Look Development Technical Directors produce high-quality look dev and shading for our CG Assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Supervisors. Have the flexibility of moving into lighting shot production, producing high end lighting during show production. Responsibilities • Scrutinize the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicates them in CG • Design and create the lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes • Oversee the final CG scene assembly, lighting and rendering of very complex shots • Works closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look • Creates lighting set ups and/or works within current set ups • Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimise render farm usage • Stays on schedule and meets set deadlines while maintaining the highest level of work quality • Ensures there is ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines • Helps mentor Junior Artists within the Lighting/Look Dev team • Create & maintain simple materials using the provided shading templates • Create & maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessary • Deep understanding of real world materials • Understanding of energy conservation principles • Deep understanding of Physically based rendering and shader models • Ability to work and communicate with texture and groom artists to get the best possible results • Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind Requirements • At least 5 years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of educatio n. • Experience with real-world lighting and photography • Demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment • Previous experience performing shot Look Dev tasks • Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive…