Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies
Lighting Artist (NOC 5241)
Description
MARZ (Monsters Aliens Robots and Zombies Inc.) is a Toronto-based VFX studio focusing on premium TV series. We deliver feature-film quality on TV timelines via proprietary AI software. Located at 1120 Dundas St. E. in Toronto, Ontario (M4M 1S3), we are currently looking for a Lighting Artist (NOC 5241) for our 1120 Dundas St. E. work location.
This is a full-time English-language permanent position at 40-hours per week with a salary of $28.21 per hour in addition to dental and medical benefits and 20 day of vacation days annually (8%).
Job duties:
The Lighting Artist interprets artwork and creates 3D representations that reflects the original intent of the MARZ designers and directors while respecting the technical requirements of the project. Responsibilities include:
· Working with Lighting Supervisor to optimize rendering setups in order to reduce render time and increase fidelity;
· Debugging problematic scenes and helping develop solutions/workarounds;
· Undertaking ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines;
· Using Python tool prototyping and development for internal lighting tools;
· Running software version tests including qualifying and debugging and beta testing new pipeline and farm tools/workflows;
· Wrangling assets or elements of a shot from another department to ensure shots are completed to schedule.
Job requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation or equivalent work experience;
· Good understanding of color-space;
· Basic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniques;
· Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills;
· Creative problem solving and attention to detail;
· Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality results;
· Able to work successfully as part of a team as well as independently.
Contact info: 1220 Dundas St E., Toronto, ON M4M 1S3 - jobs@marzvfx.com 416 840 5556