Lighting Artist

BA in Art, Digital Media, Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience
Understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design
Notable production experience with 3D lighting and compositing
A strong visual sense and the ability to distinguish subtle differences that affect the matching of elements created in multiple mediums
Working knowledge of a node-based compositing system (i.e. Nuke) required
Global illumination lighting such as V-Ray, Arnold or similar experience required
Experience with Unix and/or Linux a plus
Comfortable using, or willingness and ability to learn, Houdini a plus
Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from the Director, Production Designer, Director of Cinematography: Lighting, and Lighting Supervisors.

Lighting Artists are responsible for lighting, rendering, and compositing shots together with both character and environment renders into a final frame until it meets the vision of the Director, Production Designer, Director of Cinematography, Lighting, and Lighting Supervisors.
Lighting Artists are expected to present shots in a dailies environment, effectively communicate issues regarding their shots, and deliver top-notch work within production deadlines.