Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging.

The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.

Our global team of over 6,000 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience.

A Hybrid working model

Now offices are fully open we have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations, something we hope will provide everyone much more flexibility to their working week. The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for 60% of the time for most people. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information.

What does a CGI Lighting Artist do at Hogarth?

A CGI Lighting Artist is an essential member of the visual effects team, responsible for creating and fine-tuning lighting effects to enhance the realism and visual quality of scenes in films, TV shows, video games, and more. They collaborate closely with other VFX professionals, including compositors, modellers, and animators, to ensure that lighting seamlessly integrates with the overall visual style.

Key Responsibilities:

Lighting Design: Design and implement lighting setups that match the artistic vision and narrative of the project, whether it involves replicating natural lighting or creating stylised, imaginative effects.
Software Proficiency: Use industry-standard VFX software tools for lighting and rendering, such as: Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Pixar RenderMan, Foundry Katana, Redshift and Arnold
Light Placement: Position and adjust virtual light sources within 3D scenes, taking into consideration their intensity, coluor, temperature, and direction to achieve the desired effect.
Realism and Integration: Ensure that CG elements or characters seamlessly blend into live-action footage or background plates by matching the lighting conditions of the live environment.
Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot lighting issues and find creative solutions to technical challenges, such as reducing noise or improving render times.
Collaborative Workflow: Work closely with the VFX supervisor, director, and other team members to achieve the project's visual goals while adhering to the production schedule and budget.
Communication: Effectively communicate and present lighting ideas and progress to the team and address feedback.
Quality Control: Perform quality checks and make adjustments as necessary to achieve the highest level of visual fidelity.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and techniques to maintain proficiency in the rapidly evolving field of VFX.
Reporting lines and key stakeholders

This role reports to the Head of Product Visualisation at Gramercy Park Studios.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in CGI lighting software, as mentioned above.
Solid understanding of cinematography and lighting principles.
Experience in 3D modelling and texturing is a plus.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
A portfolio showcasing previous work and projects is highly valuable.
As a CGI Lighting Artist, your skills in lighting and software proficiency are critical to creating visually stunning and believable effects that enhance the overall storytelling in various media productions.