Industrial Light & Magic · 3 months ago
Lighting Technical Director - Expression of Interest
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $133K/yr
3+ years expIndustrial Light & Magic is a leading visual effects company, and they are seeking a Lighting Technical Director to design and implement lighting for computer-generated scenes. The role involves ensuring shots meet artistic direction, developing technical solutions, and managing multiple lighting setups throughout the production process.
Film ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMotion Capture
Responsibilities
Design and create lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Create images, effects, and scripts for digitally composited sequences
Responsible for compiling the various elements of a shot and seeing it through to completion
Demonstrate good listening and communication skills by openly receiving direction and criticism by asking good questions to confirm clear understanding of the directions and how to approach what needs to be done. Once clear, implements the requested changes immediately and raises flags right away if a solution is not quickly found or if there are any delays, making sure the Supervisors and Production are kept in the loop and are up-to-date on the status of one's shot work
Demonstrate solid presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot
Demonstrate solid problem solving skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks managing time very well, providing everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
Experience with either Katana, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini or similar software
Linux and scripting ability
Renderman/Vray
Nuke
Experience in Python and/or Lua
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Industrial Light & Magic
Industrial Light & Magic creates visual effects for the motion picture commercial production and attraction industries. It is a sub-organization of Lucasfilm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Bredow
SVP, Chief Creative Officer
Patricia Wallace
Director, HR Business Partner
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