Swaybox Studios is seeking a Senior CG Lookdev and Lighting Artist to enhance character performances through CG integration in a groundbreaking collaborative project with major film studios. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in VFX, particularly in beauty lighting and lookdev, and must be proficient in various industry-standard software
Job Summary
This role is central to maintaining the emotional fidelity and character consistency of our hybrid puppetry performances, ensuring the final output meets the high artistic standards of the studio.
The Senior CG Lookdev and Lighting Artist will focus on facial performance replacement with a handoff to the compositing team.
Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, MoMo Art Supervisor, and TDs to identify areas of improvement in the pipeline, including tool and workflow development.
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Swaybox Studios is seeking a Senior CG Lookdev and Lighting Artist to enhance character performances through CG integration in a groundbreaking collaborative project with major film studios. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in VFX, particularly in beauty lighting and lookdev, and must be proficient in various industry-standard software.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Facial performance replacement
Surface characteristics and shading
Replicate live action lighting
Houdini and Arnold rendering
Texture mapping techniques
Nice-to-have
CG modeling and rigging workflows
Traditional art background
On-set camera work understanding
Hybrid VFX and digital puppetry
Key Requirements
5+ years experience in high-end, live action VFX films
Proficient in Substance, Mari, Photoshop, Houdini, and Maya
Expert knowledge of Houdini and rendering in Arnold
Basic knowledge of compositing in Nuke
Prior experience with photogrammetry, shooting HDRIs, and scanning