At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning VFX lighting for high-end films and commercials.
- Company: Join DNEG, a leading VFX company known for its creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, collaborative environment, and opportunities to work on blockbuster projects.
- Other info: Exciting 3-month contract starting before June 2026 with potential for growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a talented team pushing the boundaries of visual effects in film.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in VFX lighting, experience with Maya/Houdini, and a strong showreel.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for Senior Lighting TDs with at least 6 years experience in VFX Lighting and 6+ months production experience with Solaris. The role is to start before the end of June 2026 on a 3-month contract.
A Lighting Technical Director at DNEG is someone who possesses a thorough knowledge of 3D Computer Graphics. From years of experience in shot finishing on broadcast or feature film projects you will have developed an 'eye' for the work. You will have a good working knowledge of art, design and film lighting, as well as a solid technical grounding in ray tracing or path tracing renderers. Some experience with Look Development and shader setup will be an advantage to you in this position.
In this role you will work closely with experienced lighting leads and supervisors, to achieve the highest quality on our VFX projects, pushing the industry standard.
Must Have- Experience on high-end productions (feature films/commercials/TV)
- Production experience with Maya and/or Houdini and/or Clarisse
- Showreel demonstrating experience in shot lighting and rendering on high quality productions
- Experience troubleshooting pipeline issues
- Experience using production quality renderers (e.g. Mantra, Renderman, Clarisse, Arnold)
- High-end live-action VFX production experience, producing photoreal work
- Production experience using Clarisse and/or Katana and/or Houdini
- Basic compositing experience, using Nuke or equivalent
- A broad Generalist TD background
- Passionate about film
- Pro-active
- Technically adept
- Team oriented
- Adaptable
- Able to take direction
Senior Lighting TD (DNEG VFX) in London employer: DNEG
DNEG VFX is an exceptional employer for Senior Lighting TDs, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, DNEG provides opportunities to work on high-end productions alongside industry leaders, ensuring that your skills are continuously honed. Located in a vibrant area, the company promotes a culture of innovation and support, making it an ideal place for those passionate about film and visual effects.
