General Skills

• Create lighting for 3D shots and sequences while respecting the defined artistic direction.
• Ensure visual quality and consistency of renders across different shots.
• Translate narrative and artistic intentions into adapted lighting atmospheres.
• Propose technical or artistic solutions to optimize both quality and rendering efficiency.
• Anticipate and prevent lighting issues through a solid understanding of upstream (modeling, shading, animation) and downstream (compositing, rendering) processes.
• Maintain high artistic and technical standards throughout the project.
• Demonstrated experience in product packshots, ideally in lighting watches or luxury items, to achieve photorealistic results.

Organizational Skills

• Collaborate with production to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure seamless integration of elements.
• Identify technical constraints during shot preparation and propose appropriate adjustments.
• Prioritize and organize workload to manage multiple shots or sequences in parallel.
• Contribute to pipeline efficiency by flagging potential blockers early.

Technical Skills

In-depth knowledge of the production pipeline, including:

• Modeling
• Shading
• Rigging
• Animation
• Lighting
• Compositing
• Editing

Proficiency and regular updates on the following production software:

• 3D: Blender
• 2.5D: Nuke, Adobe After Effects
• 2D: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro
• Excellent command of lighting principles, color theory, atmospheres, and both photorealistic and stylized rendering.
• Strong expertise in lighting for product packshots and luxury objects (watches, jewelry, accessories), with extreme attention to detail and finishing.
• Ability to analyze and solve technical issues related to rendering and lighting.
• Strong interest in technological developments and active monitoring of tools related to lighting.

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Ideally, this position will be based in Geneva.

As a Director / Art Director, you will be responsible for the visual and artistic direction of projects, from pre-production to final delivery. Your main role will be to define the creative vision and ensure the aesthetic and narrative consistency of the studio’s productions.

General Skills

• Write, adapt, and/or stage a story.
• Translate a story into cinematic language.
• Create artistic references (moodboards).
• Ensure coherence in storytelling, from script to final edit.
• Validate each stage of the production process.
• Present the film to the studio’s creative management and clients.
• Argue and defend creative proposals with clients or project teams.
• Resolve conflicts and make key decisions.
• Maintain artistic cohesion within a team.

Technical Skills

In-depth knowledge of the production pipeline, including:

• Modeling
• Shading
• Rigging
• Animation
• Lighting
• Compositing
• Editing

Proficiency and regular updates on the following production software:

• 3D: Blender
• 2.5D: Nuke, Adobe After Effects
• 2D: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro

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Ideally, this position will be based in Geneva.