Job Posting Title:

Lighting Technical Director

Req ID:

10112327

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 final 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 application used specifically for lighting (preferably Katana and Renderman)

Experience with Nuke.

Desirable Skills / Competencies:

Technical knowledge of path tracing

Scripting using Python or OpScript.

JoinILM

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 criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Lighting Entertainment - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-30