Description
Position at DNEG
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Lighting Supervisors work under the direction of the VFX or DFX Supervisor and are responsible for establishing high-quality photorealistic and efficient lighting for our shows that are in line with the director’s creative vision.
They should ensure that the artists in their team use consistent methodologies to deliver the highest quality of work on time, on budget, and in a sustainable way. They are expected to solve technical problems, design the approach to shots, and set the creative standard for their team.
Collaboration is central to DNEG’s success and it's essential our Supervisors lead and mentor artists on a show. You ensure communication flows through your team, offering creative and technical leadership, support and feedback. You’ll collaborate with other department supervisors and related pipeline teams to maximise render efficiency and streamline scene assembly. You’ll be the point of contact for all queries from our production team, working together to assign shots and tasks to the appropriate artist.
Lighting Supervisors also contribute to the overall development of our pipeline, assisting our Head of Lighting with the implementation of new processes that improve the operational efficiency for the department.
Must Have
1. Minimum 6+ years of high-end feature film VFX experience
2. Proven team supervision experience
3. Excellent listening and communication skills
4. Thorough understanding of 3D VFX processes and production pipelines
5. Strong knowledge in physical-based rendering - shading, and lighting
6. Strong knowledge in render efficiency
7. Experience with handling and assembling complex scenes efficiently
8. Demonstrates strong skill-set in troubleshooting pipeline issues
9. Good understanding of compositing
10. Strong artistic eye and understanding of colour, lighting and image analysis
11. Extensive experience using 3D software – ideally Clarisse, Houdini or Katana and Nuke
12. Extensive experience in modern path tracers like Clarisse, Arnold, PRMan (19+), V-Ray or other
13. Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work
14. Excellent Stress Management skills
Nice to Have
15. Production experience using Clarisse
16. Onset data capturing experience (HDRIs)
17. Look development experience
18. Experience in Cross Site work (remote collaboration with teams from other locations)
About You
19. Passionate about film and lighting
20. A keen eye for composition and colour
21. Organised, proactive and a self-starter
22. A team leader, approachable and personable
23. A collaborator and clear communicator
24. Technically adept with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques
25. Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
26. A positive, can-do attitude
About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 10,000 peoplewith worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).