CGI Lighting Artist

SGS & Co; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS & Co in Mumbai seeks a lighting artist with 4+ years in production to create photo-realistic materials and lighting. You will work with Maya and VRay, contribute to the CG lighting pipeline, mentor juniors, and handle rotating shifts in a fast-paced studio environment.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, communicates clearly, and maintains precise MIS records for production timings.

Qualifications

• Must have strong digital lighting techniques and ability to create photo-realistic materials/shaders.
• Knowledge of how light interacts with surfaces in real world is required.
• VRay and Maya knowledge are mandatory.
• Experience in a studio lighting environment is required.
• Understanding CG lighting production pipelines is essential.
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task, troubleshoot and prioritize.
• Able to adapt to evolving tech and workflows.
• Able to communicate succinctly and professionally.
• Record accurate production timings using internal MIS.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior lighters and contribute to lighting tasks.
• Collaborate within CG lighting production pipeline and studio team.
• Maintain accurate timesheets and data in MIS.
• Adapt quickly to changing technologies and workflows.

Skills

Digital lighting techniques

Photo-realistic materials/shaders

Light interaction with real world

Strong under pressure

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Clear communication

MIS data entry

Rotational shift adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

VRay

Maya

Shotgun

3Ds Max

Modo

Job description

Job Description

• Firm grasp on digital lighting techniques
• Ability to create photo-realistic materials/shaders
• Knowledge of how light reacts to a surface in the real world
• VRay knowledge a must
• Maya knowledge a must
• Previous experience in a studio working environment
• Understanding of a CG Lighting production pipeline
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to multi-task, troubleshoot and prioritize
• Able to adapt quickly to ever-evolving tech and workflow adaptations
• Able to communicate succinctly and professionally
• To use internal MIS to record accurate data on personal production timings.
• Able to work in rotational shift

Plus Skills

• Knowledge and fluency in other lighting software and processes
• Knowledge and fluency in most operating systems
• Experience in all forms of 2D & 3D CGI workflows & processes
• Experience with Shotgun
• 3Ds Max/ Modo Knowledge is a plus

Competency Requirements

• High School Diploma and an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job
• Minimum of 4+ years' experience in production
• Practical experience with Maya and Vray
• Ability to mentor other Lighters