DreamWorks Feature - Lighter at NBCUniversal
United States
$89.752k - $130k
<section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg"><p>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.</p><p>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 offers 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.</p><p>The Lighter is responsible for all aspects of lighting and compositing of shots under the direction of a CG Supervisor.</p><p>If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong>“What would you say you do here?”</p><ul><li><p>Works closely with CG Supervisor and Lead Lighter to achieve the visual target for assigned shots and address all lighting notes.</p></li><li><p>Optimizes shots for rendering.</p></li><li><p>Works well with others and fosters a good working atmosphere. </p></li><li><p>Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise.</p></li><li><p>Responsible for taking shots to completion.</p></li><li><p>As needed, organizes and documents any lighting tools, scripts, or processes.</p></li><li><p>Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into assigned shots.</p></li><li><p>Manages individual shot load based on the schedule to meet deadlines.</p></li><li><p>May help facilitate visual development. This can include working with surfacing, setting materials or shader parameters.</p></li><li><p>Attends dailies and lighting launches as required.</p></li><li><p>Responsible for informing CG Supervisor of any shot issues.</p></li><li><p>Assists with interviews, as required.</p></li><li><p>Participates in the testing of new technologies as required.</p></li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><p><strong>Basic Qualifications: </strong>“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related fields and/or equivalent experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience with lighting and rendering.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of cinematic principles.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications: </strong>“What can I offer?”</p><ul><li><p>Experience with ray tracing and lighting software such as Nuke, Katana, and/or Houdini.</p></li><li><p>Experience with compositing.</p></li><li><p>Experience in feature animation.</p></li><li><p>Proven track record of successful collaboration within a team.</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational skills.</p></li><li><p>Proactive and creative problem solver.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Fully Remote: </strong>This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.</p><p><u>Salary Range:</u> $89,752 - $130,000</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives"><p>As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. </p><p>If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="034260606670706a616a6f6a777a507673736c7177436d6160766d6a2d606c6e">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment  qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner  consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.</p></div></section><li class="job-detail">Business Segment: Universal Film</li><li class="job-detail"> Compensation: USD <span class="job-detail salary-value" data-value="89752">89752</span> - USD <span class="job-detail salary-value" data-value="130000">130000</span> - yearly</li>
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