Senior Lighting TD — Lead Tools, Shaders & Relocation

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Retirement savings plan

Relocation assistance

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Lighting Technical Director for a leading VFX studio in Kimberley. You will develop lighting tools, shaders, and workflows while lighting complex sequences, ensuring realism and artistic intent.

The role requires mastery of lighting physics, color theory, and proficiency with Maya or Houdini and industry renderers. Collaboration with CG team and mentorship of junior artists is essential, with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Must have strong understanding of lighting physics and cinematography concepts.
• Proficient in Maya or Houdini and major renderers (Arnold/RenderMan/V‑Ray).
• Experience building lighting tools, shaders, and pipelines; scripting ability required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain lighting tools, shaders, and pipelines using Python, C++, or related scripting languages.
• Collaborate with CG Supervisor and Art Director to set lighting look for projects.
• Light and shade complex shots ensuring consistency and artistic intent.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lighting theory

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Arnold

RenderMan

V-Ray

Python

C++

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Lighting Technical Director for a leading VFX studio in Kimberley. You will develop lighting tools, shaders, and workflows while lighting complex sequences, ensuring realism and artistic intent.

The role requires mastery of lighting physics, color theory, and proficiency with Maya or Houdini and industry renderers. Collaboration with CG team and mentorship of junior artists is essential, with relocation support available.