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.