CGI Lighting Artist

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Firm grasp on digital lighting techniques
• Ability to create photo-realistic materials/shaders
• Knowledge of how light reacts to a surface in the real world
• VRay knowledge a must
• Maya knowledge a must
• Previous experience in a studio working environment
• Understanding of a CG Lighting production pipeline
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to multi-task, troubleshoot and prioritize
• Able to adapt quickly to ever-evolving tech and workflow adaptations
• Able to communicate succinctly and professionally
• To use internal MIS to record accurate data on personal production timings.
• Able to work in rotational shift

Plus Skills

• Knowledge and fluency in other lighting software and processes
• Knowledge and fluency in most operating systems
• Experience in all forms of 2D & 3D CGI workflows & processes
• Experience with Shotgun
• 3Ds Max/ Modo Knowledge is a plus

Competency Requirements

• High School Diploma and an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in production
• Practical experience with Maya and Vray
• Ability to mentor other Lighters