Lighting TD – Hollywood, CA

Ingenuity Engine is an artist-owned and operated feature film and commercial studio in Hollywood, California. We have a great team of talented artists working in a lively and creative environment. We are currently seeking a Lighting TD – EMPHASIS ON LIGHTING AND RENDERING CARS IN VRAY, for extended work on an upcoming commercial in May.

Responsibilities Include:
– Rendering in vray/mental ray
– Lighting and rendering FX passes for compositing
– Utilizing rotomated geometry for convincing scene interaction
– Optimizing and streamlining approved looks and workflows for application to a variety of shots
– Creating tools and scripts to speed workflows

Artists should be familiar with more than one of the following applications:
– 3ds Max
– Fume
– Krakatoa
– Nuke experience is a plus
– Maxscript / Python scripting experience is a plus

Qualifications:
– Strong time management skills and extremely organized.
– Solid work ethic and a positive attitude in the face of challenging situations.
– Artists must be able to take direction and work in a team focused environment, good communication skills are a must
– Los Angeles Residents or commuters only

Submissions:
Please email resume (along with links to demo reels, portfolio, samples and anything else that demonstrates your skills) to jobs@ievfx.com Please make the email subject "ATTN: Recruiting – Lighting TD". Do not attach images or movie files to your email. If you prefer to send hard copies, you can submit them to:

Attention: Recruiting – Lighting TD
Ingenuity Engine
1545 Wilcox Ave
Hollywood, CA 90028

Submitted materials will not be returned and no phone calls please.

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