Lighting Technical Director - Expression of Interest
Disney
Lighting Technical Director - Expression of Interest
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Lighting TD designs and implements direct and reflected lighting and shadows for assigned shots that meet art and tone direction. Ensures that assigned shots fit the continuity of the sequence. Develops solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction. Participates in team review of work under development. Able to navigate and use previous setups for at least a dozen shots, insertion of shot specialization, managing multiple assets and lighting setups. Also able to light using varying shadowing strategies, imitate distributed light sources. Management of volumetric light setups, including shadowing and cucoloris development. Also able to light, material assign and render for actors using CG hair and scattering skin materials.
What You’ll Do
Design and create lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Create images, effects, and scripts for digitally composited sequences
Responsible for compiling the various elements of a shot and seeing it through to completion
Demonstrate good listening and communication skills by openly receiving direction and criticism by asking good questions to confirm clear understanding of the directions and how to approach what needs to be done. Once clear, implements the requested changes immediately and raises flags right away if a solution is not quickly found or if there are any delays, making sure the Supervisors and Production are kept in the loop and are up-to-date on the status of one's shot work.
Demonstrate solid presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot
Demonstrate solid problem solving skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks managing time very well, providing everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion
What We’re Looking For
At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.
Experience with either Katana, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini or similar software.
Linux and scripting ability
Renderman/Vray
Nuke
Experience in Python and/or Lua
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $101,300 to $132,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location San Francisco, California, United States
Salary
101,300 - 132,900 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Solid problem solving skillsintermediate
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectivelyintermediate
- Accurate time estimates on shot task completionintermediate
- Ability to navigate and use previous setups for at least a dozen shotsintermediate
- Ability to light using varying shadowing strategies and imitate distributed light sourcesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience (experience)
- College level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or related field (experience)
- 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education (experience)
- Experience with Katana, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini or similar software (experience)
- Experience in Python and/or Lua (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Linux and scripting (experience)
- Experience with Renderman/Vray (experience)
- Experience with Nuke (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design and create lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
- Create images, effects, and scripts for digitally composited sequences
- Compile various elements of a shot and see it through to completion
- Demonstrate good listening and communication skills by receiving direction and criticism
- Demonstrate solid presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review
Benefits
- general: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- general: Full range of medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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Lighting Technical Director - Expression of Interest
Disney
Lighting Technical Director - Expression of Interest
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Lighting TD designs and implements direct and reflected lighting and shadows for assigned shots that meet art and tone direction. Ensures that assigned shots fit the continuity of the sequence. Develops solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction. Participates in team review of work under development. Able to navigate and use previous setups for at least a dozen shots, insertion of shot specialization, managing multiple assets and lighting setups. Also able to light using varying shadowing strategies, imitate distributed light sources. Management of volumetric light setups, including shadowing and cucoloris development. Also able to light, material assign and render for actors using CG hair and scattering skin materials.
What You’ll Do
Design and create lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Create images, effects, and scripts for digitally composited sequences
Responsible for compiling the various elements of a shot and seeing it through to completion
Demonstrate good listening and communication skills by openly receiving direction and criticism by asking good questions to confirm clear understanding of the directions and how to approach what needs to be done. Once clear, implements the requested changes immediately and raises flags right away if a solution is not quickly found or if there are any delays, making sure the Supervisors and Production are kept in the loop and are up-to-date on the status of one's shot work.
Demonstrate solid presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot
Demonstrate solid problem solving skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks managing time very well, providing everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion
What We’re Looking For
At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.
Experience with either Katana, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini or similar software.
Linux and scripting ability
Renderman/Vray
Nuke
Experience in Python and/or Lua
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $101,300 to $132,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location San Francisco, California, United States
Salary
101,300 - 132,900 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Solid problem solving skillsintermediate
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectivelyintermediate
- Accurate time estimates on shot task completionintermediate
- Ability to navigate and use previous setups for at least a dozen shotsintermediate
- Ability to light using varying shadowing strategies and imitate distributed light sourcesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience (experience)
- College level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or related field (experience)
- 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education (experience)
- Experience with Katana, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini or similar software (experience)
- Experience in Python and/or Lua (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Linux and scripting (experience)
- Experience with Renderman/Vray (experience)
- Experience with Nuke (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design and create lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
- Create images, effects, and scripts for digitally composited sequences
- Compile various elements of a shot and see it through to completion
- Demonstrate good listening and communication skills by receiving direction and criticism
- Demonstrate solid presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review
Benefits
- general: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- general: Full range of medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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