3D - Lighting and Shading Artist

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We are looking for a talented lighting and shading artist who can work within a professional team to develop high-quality lighting scenes related to medical and scientific animations.

Your Role:

• Develop light-rig for sequence and master 3D - precom
• Design and implement direct (key) lighting and reflected lighting and shadows for complex shots that meet and enhance art and tone direction
• Ensure that assigned shots fit the continuity of the sequence
• Produce photo-realistic shaders and materials mainly for human anatomy with details according to the references
• Must be a keen observer of reality with a near-perfect understanding of relative scale and dimensions, especially in terms of human anatomy
• Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work
• Assist with project clean-up and archiving on an ongoing basis
• Participate in review as a team member to determine various design solutions by providing feedback to other members of the production
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines
• Follow design guidelines, shot naming conventions, and other technical constraints
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in lighting tools and technologies
• Follow company creative head and production pipeline, proposing approaches that stimulate positive enhancements
• Ability to solve complex technical problems that occur within the environment

• Effective time-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions, and established protocols/procedures

Your Experience:

• Degree in fine arts or equivalent with a thorough understanding of anatomy, or 7+ years of industry experience specializing in lighting
• Excellent knowledge of lighting and color theory
• Strong abilities in real-time rendering and post FX
• Ability to create modules and reusable lighting set-ups
• Ability to composite and render elements together to create a final frame
• Intermediate-level compositing experience (Nuke)
• Autodesk Maya skills with experience in Arnold, redshift lighting and rendering
• Experience in producing different render elements and passes

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively, along with ability to understand direction and accept feedback
• Strong leadership skills with specific experience managing product priorities, setting delivery expectations, and delivering software enhancements on schedule
• Organization skills including situational leadership, technical leadership, high attention to detail, and proven ability to resolve field escalations with minimal impact to production schedules
• Ability to work effectively within a changing environment experiencing high growth
• Exceptional follow-through, personal drive, and desire to make a difference