Lighting and Rendering Technical Director

Job Description

The position of Lighting Technical Director requires thorough knowledge of 3D Computer Graphics, with several years of experience working on photorealistic shots in broadcast or film environments. Successful applicants will have a well developed 'eye', a good working knowledge of art, design and film lighting as well as a solid technical grounding in Maya and Mental Ray. Some experience in Look Development and shader setup would be an advantage.

* Lighting and rendering of CG elements to match live-action footage to maintain consistent shot quality and look.
* Ability to flag problems and help find solutions to add realism to shots
* Set up and participate in lighting dailies
* Produces test and often final renders elements for a shot
* Creates working test composites for review by the supervision team
* Works in partnership with the 3D team & compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
* Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets on time and at a high level of quality

Needs To Know

* Full knowledge of Maya, with a thorough understanding of techniques and technologies related to CG
rendering and compositing
* Demonstrated knowledge of related fields such as texturing/working with materials and shaders etc
* Familiarity with pipeline issues
* Demonstrated experience in lighting and rendering effects such smoke, clouds, dynamic particle systems a plus
* Minimum of 5 years of lighting experience on broadcast/feature films
* Good working knowledge of Mental Ray

Needs To Be

* Pro-active
* Technically adept
* Team oriented
* Adaptable
* Able to take direction

You would need to be an EU resident or have the relevant work VISA and be based in London.

Please make sure CV's are in Word, PDF or RTF formats and all showreel are on DVD-R media.

Please send all showreels and CVs to:

Sam Spacey, Novello lodge, Twickenham Film Studios,
Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 2AW.

Phone
+44(0)208 607 8870

Fax
+44(0)208 607 8779

Email
jobs@senatevfx.com