Lighting TD for Real-Time Immersive Experiences

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 103,812 - 132,930

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Lighting Artist for Industrial Light & Magic in San Francisco. This role is an opportunity to express interest for future openings, focusing on designing and implementing lighting setups for immersive experiences.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in AAA game development or VFX and possess strong technical skills with lighting tools, a keen aesthetic sense, and experience with Unreal or Unity. Compensation ranges between $103,812 and $132,930 annually.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in AAA game development, animation, or VFX.
  • Strong knowledge of real-time lighting tools and workflows.
  • Ability to take direction effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Design lighting setups for environments and characters.
  • Collaborate with artists to achieve desired aesthetics.
  • Improve workflows and optimize lighting processes.

Skills

Lighting TD/Artist experience
Aesthetic sense for lighting
Technical knowledge of lighting toolsets
Experience with Unreal/Unity
Fluency in Windows and project management tools
Communication and problem-solving skills

Tools

Unreal Engine
Unity
JIRA
Perforce
Photoshop

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Lighting Artist for Industrial Light & Magic in San Francisco. This role is an opportunity to express interest for future openings, focusing on designing and implementing lighting setups for immersive experiences.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in AAA game development or VFX and possess strong technical skills with lighting tools, a keen aesthetic sense, and experience with Unreal or Unity. Compensation ranges between $103,812 and $132,930 annually.

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