DreamWorks Feature - Lighter

DreamWorks Animation is a leading producer of high-quality animated films and series, seeking a Lighter to join their team. The Lighter will be responsible for lighting and compositing shots under the direction of a CG Supervisor, collaborating with various departments to ensure visual targets are met. Responsibilities Works closely with CG Supervisor and Lead Lighter to achieve the visual target for assigned shots and address all lighting notes Optimizes shots for rendering Works well with others and fosters a good working atmosphere Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise Responsible for taking shots to completion As needed, organizes and documents any lighting tools, scripts, or processes Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into assigned shots Manages individual shot load based on the schedule to meet deadlines May help facilitate visual development. This can include working with surfacing, setting materials or shader parameters Attends dailies and lighting launches as required Responsible for informing CG Supervisor of any shot issues Assists with interviews, as required Participates in the testing of new technologies as required Skills Bachelor's Degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related fields and/or equivalent experience Experience with lighting and rendering Knowledge of cinematic principles Experience with ray tracing and lighting software such as Nuke, Katana, and/or Houdini Experience with compositing Experience in feature animation Proven track record of successful collaboration within a team Strong organizational skills Proactive and creative problem solver Company Overview DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Glendale, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship DreamWorks Animation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 13 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.