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Boulder Media requires a 3D Lighting Lead

Role Title: 3D Lighting Lead
Reporting to: Director and Art Director 

Summary of the Role
The role of Lead Lighter requires a candidate with extensive knowledge of 3D software, with at least 5l years’ experience in a similar supervisory role working on CG TV or feature productions.

Applicants should have a good knowledge of the animation process as well as a solid technical foundation in Maya and render software. They will liaise with the CG supervisor and pipeline team to produce the project’s lighting pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Art Director to set the required visual style of the show.
• Establish key lighting set-ups for locations and characters.
• Shade and Surface key CG assets meeting the art director’s visual requirements.
• Work with the Lighting team and CG supervisor to ensure the project’s lighting pipeline is working effectively.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Production Manager and CG supervisor on any technical/production obstacles within the lighting and shading schedule.
• Provide visual and technical quality control
• Establish, document and communicate standards and techniques for the lighting team.
• Lead and support the lighting teams both technically and creatively.
• All work to be produced in accordance to episodic breakdowns and deadlines as provided by the Production Manager. 
• Support the Production Manager in recruiting.
• Produce and develop any training needed to enhance lighting crew skill sets.
• Oversee file management and ensure that all folders and files are organised optimally.
• Ensure that all naming conventions are adhered to correctly. Ensuring that all departments understand the requirements and have sufficient information to maintain correct procedure through the pipeline.

Person Specification:

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience working as a Lighter (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of lighting in Maya and render software.
• Must be thoroughly competent in shading and surfacing materials.
• Must have a thorough understanding of light, colour, contrast, shading, and lighting design.
• Task Driven, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Must be proficient in Nuke.
• Knowledge of Python (and/or Mel) is a bonus.
• Experience with Shotgun (or asset tracking systems) is a bonus.
• Experience in lighting pipeline development.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• A strong leader
• A team player
• Technically skilled
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Open to direction
• Excellent communication skills