Lighting Artist

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and designs lighting for complex scenes;
• Develops look for assets, animation files, simulations and effects elements
• Works with supervisors and compositors to ensure that all elements deliver work as needed to achieve the desired look
• Creates high-quality digital composites and visual effects for live-action feature films and seamlessly integrates the various layers of a shot
• Executes a broad range of VFX tasks including look development, lighting objects and rendering
• Establishes looks and/or follow set style direction
• Understands and follows production guidelines; solves design and/or effect challenges for key visual effects shots.
• Receives and implements feedback quickly and effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field of Digital Arts or equivalent experience 
• Proven VFX Lighting experience in visual effects for feature films
• Proficiency with 3DS Max and Houdini preferred, experience with Maya - VRay, Arnold or other software considered
• Clear understanding of colour space, image-based lighting, shading, and advanced rendering methodologies
• Able to multitask and complete tasks within production schedules and tight deadlines in an organized manner
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and responds well to direction and guidance from supervisors