Part-Time Lighting Expert for AI Vision & Cinematography

Obsidian; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian seeks a part-time Lighting Technical Director to join their GenAI team. The role focuses on defining evaluation standards for lighting in AI-driven media. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in the film, VFX, or video game sector, and a specialization in lighting.

The position allows for monthly in-person attendance in New York, with clear expectations on evaluation criteria and benchmarks. This role entails collaboration with leading technology companies through Cincinnatus LLC, known for its structured employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of professional experience in the film, visual effects, or video game industry.
• A proven track record on 2 or more professional films or games.
• Specialization in Lighting Technical Director, Lighting Artist, or Director of Photography.
• Meticulous eye for scene lighting and fundamentals of light physics.
• Ability to translate complex visual details into descriptive language.

Responsibilities

• Define criteria for scene lighting and illumination in emotional and physical fidelity.
• Identify strong examples of lighting for benchmarks.
• Pinpoint key elements critical for evaluation.
• Define the profile for human reviewers assessing model outputs.

Skills

Professional experience in film

VFX and video game industry

Lighting Technical Director skills

Descriptive language

Job description

Obsidian seeks a part-time Lighting Technical Director to join their GenAI team. The role focuses on defining evaluation standards for lighting in AI-driven media. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in the film, VFX, or video game sector, and a specialization in lighting.

The position allows for monthly in-person attendance in New York, with clear expectations on evaluation criteria and benchmarks. This role entails collaboration with leading technology companies through Cincinnatus LLC, known for its structured employment opportunities.