Lighting TD

Description

Department: 3D
Location: Vancouver
Reports To: Head of 3D

Key Purpose of the Job:
Shot lighting and rendering for various exciting feature film projects.

Needs to Do: 
The position of Lighting Technical Director requires someone with a thorough knowledge of 3D Computer Graphics, with several years of experience in a similar role working on broadcast or film projects.
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 renderers like Pixar's Renderman or Mental Ray.
Some experience in Look Development and shader setup would be an advantage. 

Needs to Know: 
Full knowledge of Maya (Mel knowledge a plus) and/ or Houdini.
Familiarity with pipeline issues.
Demonstrable experience in shot lighting and rendering.
Showreels featuring 'photoreal' work would be preferred.
A good general TD BG is desirable.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.

Needs to Be: 
Pro-active.
Technically adept.
Team oriented.
Adaptable.
Able to take direction.

Measures of Performance:
Delivery of required content, on time.
Continuous improvement.