The Walt Disney Company · 3 months ago
Lighting Technical Director - Expression of Interest
San Francisco, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $133K/yr
3+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leader in entertainment and media, and they are seeking a Lighting Technical Director to design and implement lighting for computer-generated scenes. The role involves ensuring continuity in sequences, developing solutions that align with artistic direction, and managing multiple lighting setups for various shots.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
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
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
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