This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.Position Summary Industrial Light & Magic is looking for a Lighting Technical Director (TD) to join our extraordinary team! The Lighting TD is responsible for producing high-quality lighting, shading and rendering of complex shots for high-end photo-realistic visual effects films and feature animations. With initial direction and mentorship from their Supervisors, they identify and match the colour and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene to the reference and plates for replication in CG. Their primary task is to produce beautiful and seamless lighting for many shots across multiple sequences while maintaining visual consistency and quality throughout. A passion for excellence, humility and the drive to constantly improve are key to the success of a Lighting TD.We are looking for a creative who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, team-oriented mentality and passion for innovative filmmaking that define ILM!What You’ll DoDesign and build the lighting and look of computer generated objects and scenesAssemble the final CG scene, light and render sophisticated shotsCreate light rigs and work within established set upsCreate efficient rendering set-ups in order to optimize render farm outputOverride and adjust materials when appropriate to address shot specific notesDemonstrate solid presentation skills in dailies or rounds by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what remains to be addressed in the shot. Asks good questions to confirm clear understanding of the notes and required approachStay on schedule, maintaining the highest standards for quality of work, while ensuring consistent communication with Production. Quickly alerts team to any delays to their tasks or if support is neededWhat We’re Looking ForAt least 3 years relevant professional VFX/Feature Animation experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 5 years VFX experience in lieu of educationExperience in both VFX and Feature Animation is highly preferredExperience with Katana preferred; Houdini, Maya or similar experience is beneficialRenderman experience preferred; Arnold, Vray or other renderers appliesGood understanding of how to troubleshoot render noise, artifacts and other pipeline issuesPrioritizes tasks and manages time very well. Provides the team with accurate time estimates on shot task completionExcellent communication skills with Production, Supervisors and other departmentsComfortable giving and receiving feedback in a constructive and uplifting mannerLinux knowledge and scripting ability in Lua and/or Python preferredNuke compositing abilityAs part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$87,200 to C$111,600 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr