Lighting and Lookdev Artist
Core
Creating high-end, photorealistic CGI visuals for automotive and product advertising through lighting, shading, materials, and rendering.
Role type
Senior IC VFX Lighting & Look Development Artist
Builds
Photorealistic CGI visuals for automotive and product advertising campaigns
Domain
Automotive advertising and product visualization
Required skills
Photorealistic lighting, Look development, Shading, Rendering, Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Reflective surface simulation, Color theory, Composition
Preferred skills
Unreal Engine, Real-time rendering, Python, VEX scripting, Houdini simulations (RBD, Vellum, FLIP, Pyro), Product animation, Mechanical animation, Cinema 4D, Team mentoring
Technologies
Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Nuke, Photoshop, Unreal Engine
Responsibilities
Develop realistic shaders, materials, textures, and lighting setups; Handle lighting and rendering workflows from setup to final delivery; Work with Houdini for procedural workflows and simulations; Collaborate with creative and technical teams; Optimize scenes and render settings; Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges; Manage multiple projects and deliverables; Maintain visual consistency and contribute to workflow improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
