Lighting TD

This role is a short-term project, up to 6 months starting November in Sydney.

ILM Sydney is seeking an experienced and passionate Lighting Technical Director (TD) for a short-term contract, 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 You'll Be Doing

• Render final images for either digitally integrated VFX or full CG shots.
• Create or implement light rigs, using either on-set reference or concept art.
• Actively develop technical solutions and techniques that meet the artistic and technical direction.
• Manage all upstream elements such as animation, simulation, and FX caches, and work closely with Compositors to finalize shots.
• Independently navigate and utilize previous setups for sequences, developing or matching key shots, and managing multiple assets and lighting setups.
• Work closely with Look Development Artists to evaluate assets within a shot context.
• Manage volumetric light setups, including shadowing and cucoloris development.
• Light and render complex assets, including those using CG hair and scattering skin materials.

To be a successful candidate for this short-term contract, you will have a mix of these skills:

• In-depth knowledge of software used specifically for lighting, with an emphasis on Katana (and preferably Renderman) .
• A minimum of 3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience in lighting work.
• Proficiency with Nuke.
• Experience in a Linux environment.
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or computer graphics, or equivalent production experience.

Desirable Skills

• Technical knowledge of path tracing.
• Scripting experience using Python or OpScript.

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown and a current resume is required.