Lighting Technical Director

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand WETA DIGITAL Full time

We are seeking an experienced Lighting Technical Director to join our team in Wellington, New Zealand or Melbourne, Australia. This is a full-time onsite role with a competitive salary of $120,000-$180,000 per year, depending on experience.

Company Overview

At Wētā FX, we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we're striving to build a workplace experience that's second to none.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of high-profile projects as part of a talented team of Lighting Technical Directors. As a Lighting Technical Director, you will be responsible for creating lighting solutions for assets, environments, and characters, working closely with the CG supervisor, CG Asset Lead, Art Directors, and Texture artists to achieve the artistic style and level required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Expert user in Katana, Maya, Houdini, or equivalent DCC packages
  • Expert knowledge of rendering technologies such as Renderman, Arnold, V-Ray, or similar
  • Possess an understanding of digital cinematic lighting techniques with regards to story, mood, character, framing, color, light, and shadow
  • Understand physically plausible lighting, shading, and lensing principles in the production of high-fidelity photorealistic imagery
  • Familiarity and understanding of complex VFX production workflows and pipeline environments, including Linux
  • Aptitude for complex problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $120,000-$180,000 per year
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects
  • Diverse and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the usual job application process. We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.



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