Lighting Supervisor

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**
- Minimum 6+ years of high-end feature film VFX experience
- Proven team supervision experience
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Thorough understanding of 3D VFX processes and production pipelines
- Strong knowledge in physical-based rendering - shading, and lighting
- Strong knowledge in render efficiency
- Experience with handling and assembling complex scenes efficiently
- Demonstrates strong skill-set in troubleshooting pipeline issues
- Good understanding of compositing
- Strong artistic eye and understanding of colour, lighting and image analysis
- Extensive experience using 3D software - ideally Clarisse, Houdini or Katana and Nuke
- Extensive experience in modern path tracers like Clarisse, Arnold, PRMan (19+), V-Ray or other
- Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work
- Excellent Stress Management skills

**Nice to Have**
- Production experience using Clarisse
- Onset data capturing experience (HDRIs)
- Look development experience
- Experience in Cross Site work (remote collaboration with teams from other locations)

**About You**
- Passionate about film and lighting
- A keen eye for composition and colour
- Organised, proactive and a self-starter
- A team leader, approachable and personable
- A collaborator and clear communicator
- Technically adept with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques
- Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
- A positive, can-do attitude

Pay: $145,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Supervisor: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pyrmont, NSW 2009

Application Deadline: 26/11/2024