Lighting & Compositing Artist

Description

Moonbot Studios is a multi-platform storytelling studio specializing in feature-quality animation, traditional publishing and mobile app development.  Moonbot employs a select group of animators, digital artists, programmers and developers who produce award-winning films, books and digital media. For further information, visit www.moonbotstudios.com.

Our ideal Lighting & Compositing Artist candidate will have the technical understanding and skills of a Technical Director and a good artistic eye. He or she will implement and enhance the art direction given by lighting characters and environments for assigned shots. This individual will have the ability to light multiple types of scenes of varying complexities and verify their shots fit the continuity of the sequence.

This is a contract position for 7 weeks. Travel and housing are provided.

Skills/Abilities/Education:

•  2+ years experience lighting in the film/commercial industry
• Thorough knowledge and experience with lighting in Maya, using the Arnold renderer, and compositing in Nuke
• Experience with other aspects of the pipeline a plus, including modeling, rigging, color, texture, and shading
• Ability to troubleshoot and navigate technical errors in assigned scenes
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Experience working in a collaborative environment and taking direction
• Must take initiative in handling assigned duties and additional tasks which will aid the function of the organization
• Must be flexible. Moonbot Studios is a growing venture working in cutting-edge and highly creative technologies.  As with any mid-size studio, members of the Moonbot team wear multiple hats.  Our employees approach their jobs in a serious manner but in an environment that is conducive to free expression and creativity
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States and be willing to relocate for the job timeframe to Shreveport, Louisiana

Moonbot Studios is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.