VFX Lighting Artist

Scanline VFX; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

The Lighting Artist is responsible for the lighting and rendering of elements needed to complete high-end photo-realistic CG characters and environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creates and designs lighting for complex scenes;
2. Develops look for assets, animation files, simulations and effects elements;
3. Works with supervisors and compositors to ensure that all elements deliver work as needed to achieve the desired look;
4. Creates high-quality digital composites and visual effects for live-action feature films and seamlessly integrates the various layers of a shot;
5. Executes a broad range of VFX tasks including look development, lighting objects and rendering;
6. Establishes looks and/or follows set style direction;
7. Understands and follows production guidelines; solves design and/or effect challenges for key visual effects shots;
8. Receives and implements feedback quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a field of Digital Arts or equivalent experience;
2. Proven VFX Lighting experience in visual effects for feature films;
3. Proficiency with 3DS Max and Houdini preferred, experience with Maya - VRay, Arnold or other software considered;
4. Clear understanding of colour space, image-based lighting, shading, and advanced rendering methodologies;
5. Able to multitask and complete tasks within production schedules and tight deadlines in an organized manner;
6. A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and responds well to direction and guidance from supervisors.

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar - both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

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Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in the United Kingdom, or those willing to relocate. Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application.