Summary
For over two decades, Ghost VFX has collaborated with the very best to create award-winning, innovative visual effects. With contributions to over 100 feature films, episodic and interactive, we are a full-service, global visual effects house. We are looking for a talented Lighting Artist to join our dynamic team!
Category
Art Department
Special Effects
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Feb 08, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Work with and support the Lead Lighter, CG Supervisor, and VFX Supervisor to fulfill the creative vision of the show within technical parameters; Help create and/or modify lighting templates to be used by the entire crew
- Help ensure the quality of final shots
- Troubleshoot technical production issues, especially those related to lighting
- Oversee and help optimize shots for rendering
- Work within the pipeline and publish tools and scripts as prescribed
- Manage disc space to fit within quota
- Be aware of inefficiencies in any area of the pipeline that are impacting your ability to work efficiently, and flag these issues as necessary
- Work to help correct inefficiencies with the artists and TDs available.
Required Skills:
- Excellent artistic skills, with a particular emphasis on real-world lighting/photography an asset Understanding of color theory and LUTs
- Excellent understanding of shading, lighting, structure, texturing and silhouette
- High level of artistic skills, a strong sense of design
- Ability to take directions and adaptable to change
- Strength at improvising and problem-solving
- Ability to work from reference materials such as photography or concept art
- Good time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Strong technical skills, knowledge of industry-standard software
- Exceptional communication skills in dealing with both technical and artistic groups.
- Exceptional organization skills balancing multiple shows and tasks.
Preferred Skills:
- Passion for creative problem solving
- Prior company experience
- Tool building and scripting knowledge
- Knowledge of Nuke and Photoshop
- Some scripting skills (Python, lua, bash); Linux experience
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of Katana and/or possibly Houdini
- Knowledge of one or more of the following, depending on show requirements: Vray, Mantra, Renderman
- Demonstrated ability to work with strict deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the iterative process
- Strong attention to detail
Education:
- High School education or equivalent required
- BA/BS in applicable field preferred
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
40
Shift
Day