Work with Lighters to setup, light, rig and establish environment and character lighting
Category
Animation
Art Department
Compositor
Grip / Lighting / Electric
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 15, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Responsibilities
“What would you say you do here?”
- Work with Lighters to setup, light, rig and establish environment and character lighting
- Establish the lighting style of the show and carry it through the series, maximizing efficiency and ensuring high quality in a fast paced environment
- Initiate, setup, organize and document show specific comp tools
- Perform technical work in support of shot lighting using various production tools
- Develop creative lighting setup as required using lighting and compositing tools
- Uphold established render guidelines in production shots
- Work with Partner Studio(s) to communicate the overall lighting vision of the show
- Serve as lighting and compositing point person in production specific meetings and reviews
- Partner with the CG Animation Director and Lead Effects Artist on creative solutions to execute the show
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
● Strong visual storyteller with knowledge of traditional film language and in-camera effects
● Ability to travel to Partner Studio(s), as needed
● Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Is a team player, who genuinely enjoys working with others
● Strong time-management skills
● Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
● Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
● Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
● Ideally 5 or more years of experience in television animation, feature animation, VFX, and/or video games
● Knowledge of XGen and Yeti preferred
● Python scripting experience preferred
● Working knowledge of linear workflows
● Experience with asset management software, Shotgun preferred
● Experience working with international Partner Studio(s) is a plus
● Bachelor’s degree preferred