Lead Lighting Artist
Purpose of the job
Our Lead Lighting Artists are responsible for establishing the workflows, templates, and light rigs used by the lighting artists on their team. They work closely with their CG supervisor to oversee the lighting artists on their team to ensure the work is done on time and to the high level of quality we expect at DD. Lastly, they help troubleshoot, maintain, and improve the lighting pipeline by working with their Supervisors and pipeline TDs.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Determine the specific elements, passes, and AOVs needed for each sequence closely with the
compositing team
- Design and implement light rigs used throughout sequences
- Adjust HDRs and light kits for optimal color and value matching
- Review and assess render reports and assess rendering progress, times, and errors
- Assess, troubleshoot, and optimize artist work and help ensure clean and efficient renders
- Create photorealistic lighting that meets all technical and aesthetic standards for the project
- Complete tasks within tight production deadlines while being largely self-directed
- Troubleshoot rendering and technical issues and work with the pipeline team to address issues
Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Required
- Strong Maya, Nuke, and Linux skillsets and a versatile knowledge of one or more major rendering
packages are essential
- 6+ years of experience creating photorealistic lighting for live action feature films
- Experience leading a team of artists or other relevant management background
- Python or C++ experience in production is a plus, but strong technical and troubleshooting skills are
critical
- Houdini, Katana, and Unreal experience is ideal
- Extensive experience in a wide range of lighting techniques and technical methods
- Experience with stitching and adjusting HDRs as well as a basic understanding of ACES colorspaces
- Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize technical issues, workflows, and renders
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands
- Office working environment
- Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending
production needs
- Walking/bending/sitting
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. Compensation Range: $25.00 per hour to $65.00 per hour. The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the provinces of British Columbia. The range is posted in accordance with applicable law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside the provinces of British Columbia. Offered base pay is contingent on internal equity, as well as the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. As an equal employment opportunity employer, Digital Domain commits to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination where all employees are treated equally with dignity, respect and on the basis of individual experience and potential, without regard to any personal classifications protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of DD's values as a company. Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S and all under-represented groups in skilled occupations within the entertainment and technology sectors. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our business and the well-being of our people. It drives innovation, new ideas, and most importantly, a safe and collaborative environment for you. We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work, and to create a space where each individual feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.