Overview

Animal Logic – the studio that brought you The LEGO Movie – is looking for a Lighting TD. The Lighting TD is responsible for supporting the creative and visual objectives of the Lighting Team through pipeline troubleshooting, user support, technical direction, and tool development. They will work closely with the lighting and comp artists, Lighting Supervisor, other TDs, and R&D teams to ensure a common and standardised approach to the workflow, tool development and support. This is a fulltime, contract role that reports to the Supervising Output TD and Artist Management.

Responsibilities Include:

• Understand the visual requirements for the film, and design procedures, techniques and tools that will enable these to be met
• Assist the Lighting team with day to day issues and escalating through the right channels when necessary
• Ensure that tools and procedures support the creative process
• Provide solutions to visual problems through existing tools or by leading development of new tools
• Take responsibility for the optimisation of the workflow of the department
• Testing and validating new releases of pipeline tools both interactive (Maya/Proprietary Software) and automated (Farm) within these Production tool and Farm environments
• Liaise with R&D to ensure compliance with internal best practices
• Understand the processes of adjoining departments, provide input where required to maximize efficiency and quality
• Creating and updating technical documentation for Lighting processes
• Establish close partnership with Lighting staff and other TD groups
• Implements strategies/efficiencies in render requirements

Requirements:

• 3 + years’ experience on feature films, TV and/or animated feature
• Proven pipeline TD experience in large scale animated features, animated TV series and/or VFX feature films
• Degree in Animation, Film, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Maths or Physics, or equivalent combination of education & work experience in animation/VFX
• Thorough understanding of compositing and colour theory
• Proven experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and developing tools in industry standard software (including Maya, Nuke, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge in Python language (C++ as a bonus)
• Advanced level of understanding of 3D packages, rendering technologies, and Lighting principles
• A comprehensive understanding of 3D tools in Nuke and 3D matrices
• Knowledge or experience with USD is a bonus
• Ability to code review and troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Pro-active problem solving within parameters
• Ability to quickly acquire a working understanding of off-the-shelf and proprietary software tools
• Efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple areas
• Adaptable and calm while balancing workload with artist and production needs
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Ability to communicate in both a technical and artistic manner with various personality types
• Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships and share knowledge

Salary range CAD$80 – 120k and extended medical benefits. In addition, we include a comprehensive benefits package with paid vacation time, extended medical and dental, AD&D, LTD and Life insurance. Relocation assistance provided if required. If you are interested in applying for this role please fill out our online application form via our website http://www.animallogic.com/Careers/Jobs

We have teams based in Sydney, LA and most recently Vancouver, within the creative precinct of Yaletown. Production on our first Vancouver-based animated feature The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part has just wrapped, with more animated features in the pipeline including DC’s Super Pets! Our business and work location for this role is 840 Cambie Street, Vancouver. Our contact number is 604 398 4800.

Animal Logic is currently in production on Peter Rabbit 2 and Super Pets. Recent productions include Captain Marvel, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Peter Rabbit, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Alien: Covenant. Other film credits include: The LEGO Movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Great Gatsby, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, 300, Happy Feet and The Matrix.