Lighting TD

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Framestore Full time

With a curated roster of Creative Directors, our talented advertising, design, creative technology, immersive and visual effects teams produce captivating content across multiple platforms for global clients.

This includes creating visually striking content from crafting unforgettable theme park attractions, partnering with global brands through our advertising and Design teams, creating stunning VFX for episodic work, and executing pioneering captivating experiences.

Who We Are
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

The Role
Our London team are looking for mid to senior level Houdini Lighting Technical Directors for exciting projects within our TV, Advertising and Immersive team from late June to potentially December 2024. The Lighting and Look Dev Artists are responsible for the lighting and rendering of elements required to complete visual effects shots for high-end photo-realistic VFX films.

This is a great opportunity to work directly with the wider CG teams at Framestore on very exciting projects


ResponsibilitiesCG scene assembly including the correct assets from applicable departmentsLighting shots as briefed by the Visual Effects/CG Supervisor or Sequence LeadWorking closely with CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final lookDeveloping shots in collaboration with the shot CompositorRendering non-lighting passes as required by the shot CompositorCreating lighting set ups and/or working with current set upsCreating efficient rendering set ups in order to optimise render farm usageScrutinising the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicating them in CGStaying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of qualityOngoing communication with Production and leads regarding schedules and deadlinesOther duties as required including wrangling assets or elements of a shot from another department to ensure shots are completed to schedule

Essential Skills:

Previous experience with shot look developmentAn excellent knowledge of Houdini and Maya A good understanding of colour-spaceA strong knowledge of lighting techniquesA basic knowledge of Nuke or similar compositing package, including how to use layers and passes to tweak a shot after it has been renderedGood knowledge of other disciplines within VFX including simulation, Modeling and UV mapping, Texturing and Camera TrackingExcellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skillsCreative problem solving and attention to detailAble to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality resultsAble to work successfully as part of a team as well as independentlyReliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlinesFlexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a pre-set workflow or pipeline but also have the creativity and problem solving skills to work around issuesExtensive knowledge of either Renderman, Arnold or similar production rendererBasic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniquesBasic knowledge of Python and/or Mel scriptingA strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems Desirable Skills:Experience with digital paint software such as Photoshop and/or MariExperience working with effects elements and volume renderingKnowledge and experience in other render packagesKnowledge and experience in Compositing and NukeExperience and knowledge in Modeling and Texturing

Our Commitment

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@ with the subject line: Lighting Artist - London.

Application Deadline

Due to the project, this role is currently only open to those in the UK or with the right to work in the UK. Please ensure you are available for the end of June and application has been made by the end of May.

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