Lighting Supervisors work under the direction of the VFX or DFX Supervisor and are responsible for establishing high-quality photorealistic and efficient lighting for our shows that are in line with the director’s creative vision.
They should ensure that the artists in their team use consistent methodologies to deliver the highest quality of work on time, on budget, and in a sustainable way. They are expected to solve technical problems, design the approach to shots, and set the creative standard for their team.
Collaboration is central to DNEG’s success and it's essential our Supervisors lead and mentor artists on a show. You ensure communication flows through your team, offering creative and technical leadership, support and feedback. You’ll collaborate with other department supervisors and related pipeline teams to maximise render efficiency and streamline scene assembly. You’ll be the point of contact for all queries from our production team, working together to assign shots and tasks to the appropriate artist.
Lighting Supervisors also contribute to the overall development of our pipeline, assisting our Head of CG with the implementation of new processes that improve the operational efficiency for the department.
Must HaveMinimum 6+ years of high-end feature film VFX experienceProven team supervision experienceExcellent listening and communication skillsThorough understanding of 3D VFX processes and production pipelinesStrong knowledge in physical-based rendering - shading, and lightingStrong knowledge in render efficiencyExperience with handling and assembling complex scenes efficientlyDemonstrates strong skill-set in troubleshooting pipeline issuesGood understanding of compositingStrong artistic eye and understanding of colour, lighting and image analysisExtensive experience using 3D software – ideally Houdini, Clarisse or Katana and NukeExtensive experience in modern path tracers like PRMan (19+), Clarisse, Arnold, V-Ray or otherExperience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of workProven ability to prioritise and perform in dynamic environment Nice to HaveProduction experience using Houdini, Solaris and USDOnset data capturing experience (HDRIs)Look development experienceExperience in Cross Site work (remote collaboration with teams from other locations) About YouPassionate about film and lightingA keen eye for composition and colourOrganised, proactive and a self-starterA team leader, approachable and personableA collaborator and clear communicatorTechnically adept with a willingness to learn new skills and techniquesCalm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlinesA positive, can-do attitude
About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).