Position Summary This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.What You'll Do Scrutinize the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicate them in CGDesign and create the lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenesResponsible for the final CG scene assembly, lighting and rendering of very complex shotsWork closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final lookCreate lighting setups and/or work within current setupsCreate efficient rendering setups in order to optimise render farm usageStay on schedule and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest level of work qualityEnsure ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlinesHelp mentor Junior Artists within the Lighting/Look Dev teamCreate & maintain simple materials using the provided shading templatesCreate & maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessaryDemonstrate a deep understanding of real world materialsUnderstand energy conservation principlesDemonstrate a deep understanding of Physically Based Rendering and shader modelsAbility to work and communicate with texture and groom artists to get the best possible resultsAbility to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mindWhat We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or equivalent or previous qualified experience in a related fieldExperience with real-world lighting and photographyDemonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environmentPrevious experience performing shot Look Dev tasksExhibits excellent listening and communication skills,



able to receive direction and criticismBroad understanding of modern shading modelsIn-depth understanding of PBR (physically based rendering)Ability to help and teach more junior-level artistsAbility to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and provide accurate time estimates for shot task completionExcellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly outlining accomplishments and next stepsAbility to work collaboratively within a teamCan write plug-ins, set-up sequences, debug simulations and write setup and Renderman surface shaders with proficiencyAbility to work with minimal supervision to complete a shot.Thorough understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositingAbility to pick up new techniques and learn new software quickly and easilyKnowledge of Katana is essential; Maya and Zeno arebeneficialGood understanding of texturing and lighting; knowledge of Python and/or MEL scripting is essentialStrong interest in shading technologiesComfort with Linux-based operating systemsSolid understanding of physically plausible shading techniquesExperience building shading networks in Katana using RendermanScripting ability is beneficialExcellent knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased rendering systemsGood knowledge of other disciplines within VFX including modelling, textures, grooming, layout & compositingSalary and Perks The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$85,900.00 to C$109,900.00 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 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.Sobre The Walt Disney Company Local#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Look Development Technical Director - Expression Of Interest - C$85,900 - C$109,900 A Year (Vancouver)
🏢 The Walt Disney Company (Germany
📍 Vancouver