Lighting Technical Director - Ilm London

Job Posting Title: Lighting Technical Director (All levels) - ILM London Req ID: 10157574 Job Description: ### ****Position Summary**** We are looking for Lighting Technical Directors  who reflect the creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. Lighting Technical Directors are responsible for producing high-quality CG lighting and rendering for complex shots across a wide range of diverse projects and pipelines.   ### ****What You’ll Do**** * Design and create the lighting and the look of computer-generated objects and scenes. * Responsible for the final CG scene assembly, lighting and rendering of very complex shots. * Works closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look. * Creates lighting setups and/or works within current setups. * Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimise render farm usage. ### ****What We’re Looking For**** * **I**n-depth understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing. * Real-world expertise in lighting and photography. * Demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment. * Previous experience performing shot Look Dev tasks. * Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and feedback. * Excellent aesthetic eye, anticipates potential problems and uses knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look. * Ability to collaborate within a team while also being autonomous as needed * Ability to pick up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily. * Katana & Renderman knowledge are advantageous * Knowledge of Python and/or MEL scripting is essential * Good knowledge of Nuke or similar compositing package, including how to use layers and passes to tweak a shot after it has been rendered. * A solid understanding of Linux based operating systems. * Basic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniques. * Strong knowledge of lighting techniques and a good understanding of colour-space. * Pipeline scripting ability. * Excellent knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased rendering systems. ****This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.**** Job Posting Segment: ILM London Job Posting Primary Business: ILM London Primary Job Posting Category: Lighting Entertainment - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: London, United Kingdom Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-08-04