Position: Lighting Technical Director (Lighter TD)

Location: Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Employment Type: Contract / Freelance

Experience Level: Mid / Senior

Job Description:

We are looking for experienced Lighting Technical Directors to join Jimsonweed Studios’ creative team and contribute to high-end film and episodic productions. This is a hybrid technical and artistic role, responsible for the final assembly, lighting and rendering of shots, ensuring that all elements come together coherently and at the highest cinematic quality.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in scene setup and rendering with artistic judgment in lighting, mood and visual continuity. Working within a structured production pipeline, this role collaborates closely with VFX Supervision, Lookdev, FX and Compositing to deliver final images that meet both creative and technical standards.

Responsibilities:

Assemble and manage complex scenes for feature films and high-end episodic projects, compiling assets, FX, caches and data into production-ready shots. Design and deliver high-quality lighting and rendering that supports storytelling, atmosphere and visual continuity. Work closely with Lookdev, FX and Compositing teams to ensure assets and simulations are correctly integrated and lit. Optimize scenes and renders for quality, performance and production efficiency. Manage shots through all stages of production, responding efficiently to feedback and iterations. Ensure lighting setups, scene assembly and renders comply with pipeline standards, color management requirements and delivery specifications. Troubleshoot technical, data-related or artistic issues while working under production deadlines.

Requirements:

Proven professional experience as a Lighting TD in film and/or high-end episodic VFX, supported by a strong reel. Solid understanding of lighting principles, color, exposure and photographic reference, combined with technical knowledge of scene assembly and rendering workflows. Experience working with modern renderers such as Arnold and/or Karma is required. Good understanding of shading, FX outputs and compositing needs. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Professional-level English, both spoken and written.

Nice to Have:

Experience with USD / Solaris-based workflows and large-scale scene assembly. Familiarity with Houdini lighting contexts and lookdev pipelines. Experience optimizing heavy scenes, complex FX-driven shots or large environments. Previous experience working in pipeline-driven or multi-site studio environments is considered a plus.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please complete the following Application Form.