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Posted May 18Lighting Supervisor
at DNEG
AustraliaRemote
Requirements
- Must Have Minimum 6+ years of high-end feature film VFX experience Proven team supervision
- experience Excellent listening and communication skills Thorough understanding of 3D VFX processes and production pipelinesStrong knowledge in physical-based rendering - shading, and lightingStrong knowledge in render efficiency
- Experience with handling and assembling complex scenes efficientlyDemonstrates strong skill-set in troubleshooting pipeline issues Good understanding of compositingStrong artistic eye and understanding of colour, lighting and image analysis Extensive
- experience using 3D software – ideally Houdini, Clarisse or Katana and Nuke Extensive
- experience in modern path tracers like PRMan (19+), Clarisse, Arnold, V-Ray or other
- Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work Proven ability to prioritise and perform in dynamic environment Nice to Have Production
- experience using Houdini, Solaris and USD Onset data capturing
Benefits
- Lighting Supervisors work under the direction of the VFX or DFX Supervisor and are responsible for establishing high-quality photorealistic and efficient lighting for our shows that are in line with the director’s creative vision.
Additional details
- They should ensure that the artists in their team use consistent methodologies to deliver the highest quality of work on time, on budget, and in a sustainable way.
- They are expected to solve technical problems, design the approach to shots, and set the creative standard for their team.
- Collaboration is central to DNEG’s success and it's essential our Supervisors lead and mentor artists on a show.
- You ensure communication flows through your team, offering creative and technical leadership, support and feedback.
- You’ll collaborate with other department supervisors and related pipeline teams to maximise render efficiency and streamline scene assembly.
- You’ll be the point of contact for all queries from our production team, working together to assign shots and tasks to the appropriate artist.
- Lighting Supervisors also contribute to the overall development of our pipeline, assisting our Head of CG with the implementation of new processes that improve the operational efficiency for the department.
- experience (HDRIs)Look development experienceExperience in Cross Site work (remote collaboration with teams from other locations) About You Passionate about film and lighting A keen eye for composition and colour Organised, proactive and a self-starter A team leader, approachable and personable A collaborator and clear communicator Technically adept with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines A positive, can-do attitude