Lighting Technical Director

Job Description

Job Summary: As ILM Sydney continues to grow, we are seeking a Lighting Technical Director who has a passion for high-end VFX and experience working in a collaborative team atmosphere.Lighting Technical Directors (TD) work with direction from the Visual Effects Supervisors and Sequence Supervisors to create the look of computer-generated objects and scenes. They are responsible for lighting, shading, rendering, and some compositing. TDs work with all other departments to bring the shot together.What will you be doing? Render images for either digitally integrated VFX or full CG shots Manage all the upstream elements such as animation, simulation, and FX caches and work with compositors to finalize shots Create or implement light rigs from either on-set reference or concept art Actively develop solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction Able to independently navigate and use previous setups for sequences, developing or matching key shots, managing multiple assets and lighting setups Work closely with Look Development Artists to evaluate assets in a shot context Management of volumetric light setups, including shadowing and cucoloris development Light and render assets using CG hair and scattering skin materials. To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or computer graphics, or equivalent 3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience with lighting work. Linux Experience In-depth knowledge of software applications used specifically for lighting (preferably Katana and Renderman) Experience with Nuke. Desirable Skills / Competencies: Technical knowledge of path tracing Scripting using Python or OpScript. Join ILM At Lucasfilm/ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criterion of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.About Industrial Light & Magic: Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.#J-18808-Ljbffr