Visual Effects Lighting Supervisor

1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DNEG Full time

At DNEG, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lighting Supervisor to join our team in Los Angeles.

About the Role

We are one of the world's leading visual effects and animation companies, with a passion for creating award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. As a Lighting Supervisor, you will play a key role in establishing high-quality photorealistic and efficient lighting for our shows that align with the director's creative vision.

You will lead and mentor artists on a show, ensuring effective communication flows through your team, providing creative and technical leadership, support, and feedback. You will collaborate with other department supervisors and related pipeline teams to maximise render efficiency and streamline scene assembly.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-end feature film VFX projects, contribute to the overall development of our pipeline, and assist our Head of Lighting with the implementation of new processes that improve operational efficiency for the department.

Requirements
  • A minimum of 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
Salary

The estimated salary for this role is $120,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us

We employ more than 10,000 people worldwide, with offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation packages, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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