TV - Lead Lighter / Compositor

Job Description

Responsibilities
Reports To: HUB Line Producer

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
At DreamWorks Animation Television, our Lead Lighter/Compositor in the HUB works closely with the HUB VFX Supervisor, HUB CG Supervisors, and HUB Lighting/Compositing Supervisor to develop and support lighting and compositing processes and tools for multiple CG series. The Lead Lighter/Compositor ensures that all deliverables align with the production's schedule, technical specifications and creative vision of the series.
DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Lighter/Compositor to join its team based in Glendale, CA. This position is covered by the Animation Guild.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

''What would you say you do here?''
• Create Maya and Nuke production tools using Python scripting language
• Set up, light, rig and comp character and environment assets for use in episodic television
• Manage personal asset lighting and tool creation workloads, meeting all deadlines of milestones to material delivery, based on the established schedule and technical requirements of the series
• Initiate, set up, organize and document any lighting tools
• Perform technical work in support of shot lighting using various production tools
• Perform creative lighting development setup as required using lighting and compositing tools
• Optimize setups for rendering
• Serve as lighting and compositing point person in production specific meetings and reviews
• On occasion will backfill Lighting/Comp Supervisors on the shows in their absence

Qualifications/Requirements
''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• Strong understanding of Lighting and Compositing pipelines
• Python scripting and tool development experience
• Experience working professionally with Maya, Vray and Nuke software
• Experience compositing render passes generated from V-Ray
• Strong understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design
• Experience creating CG pipeline production tools for television, feature film or gaming industries
• Working knowledge of Linear Workflows
• Experience working in a fast paced production environment
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and enjoys working in a team environment
• Ability to travel to international Partner Studio(s) as needed

Desired Characteristics

''What can I offer?''
• At least 5 years of experience working as a lighter/compositor in television animation, feature animation, VFX and/or video games
• Experience with asset management software, Shotgrid preferred
• Experience working with international Partner Studio(s) is a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r79yw6-18-222-117-109-42 in your application.