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Overview

Crafty Apes is a high-end visual effects company with a strong foothold in features and episodic television.  We are hiring a mid-level Lighting Artist with experience in photo real lighting and rendering for episodic TV and feature film formats.  The perfect candidate needs to be a dependable team player with a great attitude and able to make fast turnarounds. This is a remote position, however candidates must reside in British Columbia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete all lighting & rendering tasks.
  • Set up lighting workflows for the team.
  • Responsible for pre-comps, quality checking for any issues on render passes, and setting up render settings.
  • Debug any issues when building out scenes and making sure renders are efficient.
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with compositors and provide any elements needed.
  • Take exact direction supervisors and display team leadership qualities.
  • Meet all milestones while adhering to the show’s schedules.
  • Tackle challenging situations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure that all work carried out on the show fits within the company’s pipeline where possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Lighting and Rendering for TV and Feature formats.
  • Solid understanding of a VFX production pipeline.
  • Proven trouble shooting and independent problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with Vray is a must.
  • Extensive knowledge in 3d regardless of 3d software.
  • Knowledge of Texturing Software like Mari or Substance.
  • Experience with Nuke a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts, or equivalent production experience.
  • Proactive self-starter and trouble shooter.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, take criticism, and work under high pressure with short deadlines.
  • Experience working with ShotGrid software preferred.

Crafty Apes LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.