Senior Lighting Artist - Cinematic Experiences

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybride; ZAR 350 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full-time position

Hybrid work arrangement

Visually spectacular projects

Wellness benefits

Access to advanced rendering tools

Creative environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to shape mood and atmosphere for cinematic productions. You will light complex scenes, collaborate with art directors and directors of photography, and ensure lighting aligns with the director's vision.

The role requires proficiency with Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift or RenderMan, and experience in Maya, 3ds Max or Blender. Hybrid work combines studio sessions with remote work, and relocation to Vereeniging area is welcome.

Qualifications

• Proven senior lighting experience in film, animation, or games.
• Strong understanding of color theory and photographic lighting.
• Ability to interpret scripts and boards for lighting decisions.
• Experience with render engines and PBR workflows.

Responsabilités

• Light complex 3D scenes and environments to support narrative.
• Collaborate with art directors and DP to achieve the desired look.
• Develop lighting setups that direct focus and emotion.
• Optimize lighting for render efficiency across pipelines.
• Maintain lighting libraries and best practices.
• Troubleshoot lighting-related issues during production.
• Mentor junior lighting artists and uphold visual style.
• Participate in dailies providing lighting input.

Connaissances

Lighting artistry

Color theory

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Outils

Arnold

V-Ray

Redshift

RenderMan

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished studio renowned for its visually stunning cinematic productions, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Lighting Artist to contribute to their exceptional projects in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is fundamental in establishing the mood, atmosphere, and visual storytelling through masterful control of light and shadow. You will be responsible for lighting complex scenes, characters, and environments, ensuring they align perfectly with the director's vision and technical requirements. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment, blending collaborative sessions in the studio with focused, independent work remotely. If you possess an exceptional artistic eye for light, a deep understanding of rendering principles, and a passion for creating breathtaking visual narratives, this is an outstanding career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Light complex 3D scenes, characters, and environments for cinematic sequences, ensuring aesthetic quality and narrative consistency.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, directors of photography, and environment artists to achieve the desired look and feel for each shot.
• Develop and implement lighting setups that enhance mood, direct focus, and convey emotion.
• Optimize lighting solutions for render efficiency and performance across different pipelines.
• Create and maintain lighting libraries and best practices for reusable assets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related technical issues during the production process.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in lighting techniques, rendering technologies, and industry software.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior lighting artists.
• Ensure consistency in lighting quality and style across multiple sequences and projects.
• Participate in dailies and provide technical and artistic input on lighting setups.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a Lighting Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality lighting work in film, animation, or games.
• Expertise in industry-standard rendering engines and lighting software (e.g., Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift, RenderMan).
• Proficiency in DCC (Digital Content Creation) tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Strong understanding of color theory, composition, and photographic principles.
• Experience with 3D scene setup, shaders, and material properties.
• Knowledge of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.
• Ability to interpret scripts and storyboards to inform lighting decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the vicinity of Vereeniging, Gauteng for hybrid work requirements.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on visually spectacular projects.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to advanced rendering technologies and tools.
• A creative and supportive work environment.