Lighting Artist
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10086462 Emplacement Vancouver, Canada Entreprise Walt Disney Animation Studios Date de publication 08/04/2024Résumé du poste:
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 top-notch 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 node-based compositing system (such as Nuke) required
Production experience with physically based ray/path-tracers such as Renderman, Arnold, V-ray or similar renderers
Experience with industry standard DCCs such as Maya, Katana, Houdini or similar
Eager to learn and adapt to proprietary lighting-rendering pipeline applications and workflows
Working experience within a Unix and/or Linux platform
Programming/Scripting/Tool-building experience is a plus
Strong visual and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment including taking direction from show leadership
Strong communication skills and willing to mentor newer artists
The hiring range for this position in British Columbia, Canada is C$112,370 to C$145,420 per year. This hiring range covers candidates who are considered experienced to expert level. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur Walt Disney Animation Studios:
Associant la maîtrise artistique et narrative à une technologie révolutionnaire, Walt Disney Animation Studios est un studio d’animation de réalisateurs à qui l’on doit la création de certains des films les plus populaires jamais réalisés. Disney Animation continue de s’appuyer sur son riche héritage d’innovation et de créativité, du premier long métrage entièrement animé, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs en 1937, à Wish, notre 62e film d’animation, qui sortira en novembre 2023. Parmi les créations intemporelles du studio figurent Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia et Encanto.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à The Walt Disney Company (Canada) Ltd. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Animation Studios.