[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Walt Disney jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Walt Disney · London, United Kingdom # Lighting Technical Director (All levels) - ILM London London, United Kingdom Full-time Director Executive & Management Listed on Walt Disney’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Walt Disney’s careers site →](https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/London-United-Kingdom/Lighting-Technical-Director--All-levels-----ILM-London_10157574) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Walt Disney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/) / Lighting Technical Director (All levels) - ILM London ## Job description ### Job Posting Title Lighting Technical Director (All levels) - ILM London Req ID: 10157574 Job Description: ### Position Summary We are looking for Lighting Technical Directors who reflect the creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. Lighting Technical Directors are responsible for producing high-quality CG lighting and rendering for complex shots across a wide range of diverse projects and pipelines. ### What You’ll Do Design and create the lighting and the look of computer-generated objects and scenes. Responsible for the final CG scene assembly, lighting and rendering of very complex shots. Works closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look. Creates lighting setups and/or works within current setups. Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimise render farm usage. ### What We’re Looking For I n-depth understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing. Real-world expertise in lighting and photography. Demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment. Previous experience performing shot Look Dev tasks. Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and feedback. Excellent aesthetic eye, anticipates potential problems and uses knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look. Ability to collaborate within a team while also being autonomous as needed Ability to pick up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily. Katana & Renderman knowledge are advantageous Knowledge of Python and/or MEL scripting is essential Good knowledge of Nuke or similar compositing package, including how to use layers and passes to tweak a shot after it has been rendered. A solid understanding of Linux based operating systems. Basic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniques. Strong knowledge of lighting techniques and a good understanding of colour-space. Pipeline scripting ability. Excellent knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased rendering systems. This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home. ### Job Posting Segment ILM London Job Posting Primary Business: ILM London Primary Job Posting Category: Lighting Entertainment - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: London, United Kingdom Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-08-04 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 59 days - Location: London, United Kingdom - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Walt Disney’s careers site →](https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/London-United-Kingdom/Lighting-Technical-Director--All-levels-----ILM-London_10157574) ## More jobs at Walt Disney ### [Senior Look Development Technical Director - ILM London](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/0907a64794ed40d4090b/) London, United Kingdom ### [Ad Sales Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/ea3bbf570c4b93be3739/) London, United Kingdom ### [Animator - Feature (All Levels) - ILM London](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/a541aa3d9225c4cb8d74/) London, United Kingdom ### [Animator -VFX (All Levels) - ILM London](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/2ac4e56b38e9edaed6d8/) London, United Kingdom ### [Associate Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/712a974d1fbfb2d18d0d/) London, United Kingdom ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Technical Support & Application Engineer - Emergency Lighting (Middle East)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/caeec4c86fbecba43bcd/) Eaton · Dubai, ARE ### [Technical Director Lighting - Netflix Animation Studios](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/netflix/jobs/5300e72a3eae4705a858/) Netflix · Vancouver, Canada ### [Street Lighting Operative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bouygues/jobs/3fb742d7883daa3e5232/) Bouygues · SITTINGBOURNE, United Kingdom ### [Prescrittore - Emergency Lighting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/a3bac3ca42d5f6317b98/) Eaton · Segrate, Milan, ITA ### [Entertainment Operator- Lighting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/royal-caribbean-group/jobs/41ed74574926ae0fd386/) Royal Caribbean Group OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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