Lighting and Rendering Technical Director

Description

WINEstudios in Sendai, Japan is finishing up its Sixth year of production of an animated children’s series and we are currently looking to expand our Rendering team.

XSI and Maya Generalist / Lighting and Rendering

· Responsible for compiling the various elements of a shot and seeing it through to completion.
· Develops and implements the appearance of the texture and color of 3D Characters and Environments.
· Designs and creates lighting and the look of full CG scenes.
· Creates images, effects and programs for digitally composited sequences.
· Develops shading networks that appropriately combine procedural and painted textures depending on the project.
· Works from references that may be expressed as drawings, paintings, photographic references.
· Creates procedural shaders in the Mental Ray.
· Provides support and development of tools and procedures to extend and enhance the pipeline.
· Designs and creates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, and particle/fluid systems.
· Assists in training and mentoring of other team members.
· Works closely with the texture team to ensure texture styles suits the project.
· Meets milestone deadlines on time.
· Solves problems and helps promote artistic growth within the studio.

Must have a minimum of 3+ years of previous film or television experience as a CG Generalist or Lighting Technical Director working in Softimage XSI, Maya, Fusion or Nuke and a COLLEGE DEGREE (to qualify for a working visa in Japan).

A willingness to relocate and commit to 1-2 years living in Japan. We cover transportation costs as well as help you get settled in Japan.

Please email resume, show-reel and breakdown of work performed when replying to this ad. 

Visit our website at winestudios.com