Lighting Artist - Vancouver, Canada - Walt Disney Animation Studios

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Our Lighting artists are an integral part of the storytelling process, using their keen eye to manipulate color and light to emphasize shifts of mood both subtle and dynamic.

We are looking for artists who thrive in a team environment. This includes the ability to share ideas and also to be open to ideas within the team.

Hybrid and Remote opportunities for our Vancouver Studio are specific to remote work within the province of British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

Light, render and composite shots to bring together various elements of a shot; for example, characters, props, environments, FX and crowds, into beautiful images that meet the vision of the Directors, Production Designers, the Director of Cinematography-Lighting and Lighting Supervisors
Present shots in dailies, effectively communicate issues regarding shots, and deliver topnotch work within production deadlines

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Animation, Digital Media, Computer Science, related field or equivalent industry experience
Thorough understanding of composition, color, contrast, and lighting design
Notable production experience with 3D lighting and compositing on animated/VFX feature films and/or Episodic TV series as demonstrated through an online portfolio/reel
Able to match/interpret art and photographic references provided by the Production Designer, Art Director and the Director of Cinematography
Possess a strong visual aesthetic, and display the ability to overcome artistic challenges
Working knowledge of a nodebased compositing system (such as Nuke) required
Production experience with physically based ray/pathtracers such as Renderman, Arnold, Vray or similar renderers
Experience with industry standard DCCs such as Maya, Katana, Houdini or similar
Working experience within a Unix and/or Linux platform
Programming/Scripting/Toolbuilding experience is a plus
Strong visual and technical problemsolving skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment including taking direction from show leadership
Strong communication skills and willing to mentor newer artists