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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.
Lighting Supervisors also contribute to the overall development of our pipeline, assisting our Head of CG with the implementation of new processes that improve the operational efficiency for the department.
Responsibilities and Requirements
The successful candidate will 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 Houdini, Clarisse or Katana and Nuke
Extensive experience in modern path tracers like PRMan (19+), Clarisse, Arnold, V-Ray or other
Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work
Proven ability to prioritise and perform in dynamic environment
Nice to Have
Production experience using Houdini, Solaris and USD
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
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