Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Lighting Technical Director (Mid & Senior)

Req ID:

10152358

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creates images, effects and programs for digitally composited sequences

• Responsible for compiling the various elements of a shot and seeing it through to completion

• Designs and implements direct and reflected lighting and shadows for assigned shots that meet art and tone direction

• Develop solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction

• Able to navigate and use previous setups for at least a dozen shots, insertion of shot specialization, managing multiple assets and lighting setups

• Management of volumetric light setups, including shadowing and cucoloris development

• Light, material tweaking and render for actors using CG hair and scattering skin materials.

• Actively work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with daily supervision to complete a shot.

• Demonstrates good listening and communication skills by openly receiving direction and criticism by asking good questions to confirm clear knowledge of the directions and how to approach what needs to be done. Once clear, implements the requested changes immediately and raises flags right away if a solution is not quickly found or if there are any delays, making sure the Supervisors and Production are kept in the loop and are up-to-date on the status of one’s shot work.

• Demonstrates strong presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot.

• Demonstrates the development of an eye toward anticipating potential problems and knowing what could look better in one’s shot.

• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks managing time well, providing everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion.

• Mentors other digital artists in creative Lighting and technical aspects.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Mumbai

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Mumbai

Primary Job Posting Category:

Lighting Entertainment - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Mumbai, India

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-25