About Steamroller Animation

It’s different here. We’re a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our craft. We grow together, learn together, play together, and work on some of the coolest projects on the planet. If you’re looking for a welcoming atmosphere, a culture that’s dedicated to helping you grow and thrive, and ample opportunity to advance, we’d LOVE to hear from you. 

About the role

While this position is not currently open, we are proactively building a pool of talented individuals for when it becomes available in the future. We are seeking qualified professionals who are passionate, skilled, and eager to join our team. By submitting your profile, you’ll be considered for future opportunities and will be contacted when the position opens. This is an excellent chance to express your interest early and be part of an exciting team as we grow.

What you'll do

• Analyze partner supplied lighting reference and oversee the delivery cultivated Realtime lighting for a variety of characters and poses
• Ensure consistent and clear character lighting for staging, priority read, and stylistic continuity
• Utilize traditional principles such as color harmony, and value balance to inform artistic decisions
• Lead and mentor the lighting team, effectively communicating art direction and best practices for workflow efficiency
• Establish and document best practices and techniques for dissemination to the lighting team
• Share expertise to support skill development within the team
• Communicate effectively with partners, internal creative leadership, and teammates to align on vision and resolve workflow issues
• Maintain an organized and efficient production pipeline to meet workflow needs
• Ensure tasks align with bid estimates and proactively address roadblocks
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues using in-depth knowledge of feature animation and real-time pipelines
• Ensure render passes and outputs meet delivery requirements
• Contribute to team efforts and perform additional tasks to support department goals as needed

Qualifications

• Expertise in Maya and Unreal Engine lighting workflows
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine’s Skylight and Atmosphere systems
• Experience with both real-time lighting in Unreal Engine and offline rendering using tools like Redshift
• Familiarity with Unreal Sequencer and rendering pipelines is a plus
• Previous experience in a feature animation or cinematic real-time pipeline
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges based on past experience
• Excellent organizational and collaborative workflow skills
• Strong communication skills in English to effectively convey feedback and direction
• Ability to take and implement feedback from external and internal leadership
• Enthusiasm for the industry and passion for delivering high-quality creative work
• A proactive approach to addressing workflow challenges and contributing to team success
• Ability to effectively communicate in English