DreamWorks TV - Lighter/Compositor (Project Hire)

Responsibilities

At DreamWorks Animation Television, our Lighter/Compositor works closely with the Lighting/Compositing Supervisor and Global VFX Supervisor to develop lighting looks and light rigs for CG series and lighting and compositing final scenes. This will be for a short-term / full-time project lasting around 6 months. 

DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for a Lighter/Compositor to join its team based in Glendale, California.  This position is covered by the Animation Guild. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and create lighting and the look of environments and characters for digitally composited sequences to reinforce the vision of show Creative Leadership while meeting the production schedule

• Setup, light, rig and comp Character and Environment Assets

• Manage personal asset lighting load, meeting all deadlines of milestones based on the established schedule and technical requirements

• Initiate, setup, organize and document any lighting tools

• Perform technical work in support of shot lighting using various production tools

• Perform creative lighting development setup as required using lighting and compositing tools

• Optimize setups for rendering

• As needed, serve as lighting and compositing point person in production specific meetings and reviews

Qualifications/Requirements

• Aesthetic eye for light composition and detail


• Strong understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design


• Experience in Maya and Nuke


• Experience compositing render passes generated from V-Ray


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong time-management skills

Desired Characteristics

• Ideally 2 years of experience in television animation, feature animation, VFX, and/or video games


• Knowledge of XGen and Shave and a Haircut preferred


• Python scripting experience preferred


• Working knowledge of linear workflows


• Experience with asset management software, Shotgun preferred


• Strong visual storyteller with knowledge of traditional film language and in camera effects preferred


• Bachelor’s degree preferred