Supervise the lighting teams to achieve the desired visual style for the animation project.
Ensure and maintain lighting quality and consistency across all shots of the film.
Collaborate with the CG Supervisor to assess the technical feasibility of designs, proposing production-appropriate solutions while respecting the director's vision and the project's technical constraints.
Consult with the Director and CG Supervisor to assign tasks to artists based on their skills, strengths, and experience, optimizing workflow and creativity.
Regularly review artists' work, provide feedback, and approve shots for submission to the Director.
Lead and guide the lighting teams to achieve the desired look, balancing artistic requirements with productivity and budgetary constraints, in collaboration with production management.
Solve complex technical and creative lighting challenges, ensuring high-quality results that support storytelling and emotional impact.
Manage shot continuity and maintain visual consistency between sequences, ensuring the film's visual identity is preserved.
Work with production management to ensure the team meets schedule and budget, making adjustments as needed to meet deadlines.
Develop and oversee the lighting and compositing workflow, resource requirements, methodologies, tools, schedules, and work assignments.
Maintain up-to-date documentation for the team and other supervisors.
Keep the team informed of project updates and developments.
Initiate procedures and tools to optimize production.
Serve as the primary liaison for interdepartmental communication.
Provide constructive feedback to each artist on their performance.
Actively participate in the recruitment and selection process for new artists.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of production experience and deep knowledge of various software platforms.
At least 5 years of leadership experience on a fully animated or hybrid project.
Production experience using Katana and RenderMan, and compositing experience in Nuke.
Strong understanding of traditional lighting and composition techniques and principles.
Strong technical background and the ability to quickly learn new software and systems.
High degree of self-direction and strong work ethic.
Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting.
Ability to plan and execute complex 3D lighting scenes, including work with layers and passes, performing complex compositing, and optimizing scenes and renders.
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
Strong artistic understanding of lighting and composition.
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Comprehensive health and wellness insurance from day one
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