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Job Posting Title: Lighting ArtistReq ID: 10086462: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.ResponsibilitiesLight, 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 SupervisorsPresent shots in dailies, effectively communicate issues regarding shots, and deliver top-notch work within production deadlinesBasic QualificationsBachelor\'s Degree in Art, Animation, Digital Media, Computer Science, related field or equivalent industry experienceThorough understanding of composition, color, contrast, and lighting designNotable production experience with 3D lighting and compositing on animated/VFX feature films and/or Episodic TV series as demonstrated through an online portfolio/reelAble to match/interpret art and photographic references provided by the Production Designer, Art Director and the Director of CinematographyPossess a strong visual aesthetic, and display the ability to overcome artistic challengesWorking knowledge of a node-based compositing system (such as Nuke) requiredProduction experience with physically based ray/path-tracers such as Renderman, Arnold, V-ray or similar renderersExperience with industry standard DCCs such as Maya, Katana, Houdini or similarEager to learn and adapt to proprietary lighting-rendering pipeline applications and workflowsWorking experience within a Unix and/or Linux platformProgramming/Scripting/Tool-building experience is a plusStrong visual and technical problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a collaborative environment including taking direction from show leadershipStrong 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.Job Posting Segment: Walt Disney Animation StudiosJob Posting Primary Business: WDAS-HR & RecruitmentPrimary Job Posting Category: LightingEmployment Type: Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Vancouver, BC, CanadaAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted: 2024-04-08

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