Overview

Lighting Technical Artist

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in the United States or British Columbia/Ontario if applying within Canada.

Our Vancouver location is currently seeking a Lighting-centric Tools TD. The Lighting Technical Artist is a strong technical problem solver. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining lighting tools while providing lighting and render support to artists. The Lighting Technical Artist is a part of the Tools and Operations team and is in regular contact with other Technical Directors, Pipeline and artists.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the lighting tools, techniques and procedures
• Work with artists to troubleshoot and address technical problems at the shot and studio level
• Comply with code practices as defined by the Pipeline Department
• Optimize renders on a studio and shot level
• Collaborate with other Technical Directors and the Pipeline Department
• Understand the Zoic pipeline with a primary focus on lighting tools
• Support tool and technical needs in departments outside of lighting as required
• Define, develop and maintain publish checks between departments
• Provide documentation for lighting tools
• Train and demonstrate tools and lighting workflow
• Attend meetings as required
• Keep up to date with VFX software and technology

Qualifications:

• 3 years’ previous experience as a tools TD tools
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate to Senior level experience in CG required
• Maya and Vray experience required
• Expert knowledge of Python and PyQT
• Experience in scripting tools in a production environment
• Strong understanding of object oriented programming
• Technical knowledge of VFX disciplines including:
  • Lighting
  • Surfacing
  • Cg integration compositing
  • Technical colour theory
• Experience with a production renderer
• Fundamental UI design principles – an asset but not required
• Demo reel/Experience that demonstrates qualifications required

Additional information

• Candidates MUST be located in the United States, British Columbia or Ontario. This is a remote (work from home) position.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive across our different openings we regret that only those selected to interview will be contact.