AGBO
Expression of Interest - Realtime Lighting Technical Director
Los Angeles, CA · Director · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 41 days ago
PythonMayaUnreal EngineCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- AGBO is seeking a talented Realtime Lighting Technical Director to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with CG Supervisor to create compelling lighting solutions in Unreal Engine.
- Optimize lighting setups for real-time rendering while maintaining high-quality results through an extensive use of CVARs.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of CG elements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical lighting challenges to maintain production efficiency.
- Maintain a high level of detail and realism while meeting production deadlines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- & Skills: 5+ years of experience in lighting for real-time environments, feature films, television, or high-end commercials.
Nice to have
- AAA gaming experience is a plus.
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in lighting for real-time environments, feature films, television, or high-end commercials.
- Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5's lighting and rendering workflows.
- Virtual Art Department Experience.
- Experience with real-time lighting techniques, including dynamic, static, and hybrid lighting solutions.
- Understanding of physically based rendering (PBR) workflows and real-time shading.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine's Blueprints and material system is a plus.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Blueprint scripting is a plus.
- Ability to take direction and iterate based on feedback while maintaining artistic quality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with compositing software (Nuke) is a plus.
- Experience with Arnold (Houdini, Maya) is a plus.
Compensation
- Houdini / USD skills are a plus.
Company info
- Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television.
- The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame.
- The studio's projects include Academy Award-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction, and Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise.
- Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026.
- AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary, both part of the Extraction universe, as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo, a prequel to the iconic franchise.
- The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man, starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday, which will be released December 18, 2026.
- AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year.
- Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios.
- About the Position: AGBO is seeking a talented Realtime Lighting Technical Director to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team.
- The Lighting Technical Director will be responsible for developing and implementing high-quality lighting within Unreal Engine to achieve a photorealistic or stylized look based on project requirements.
- This role requires a strong artistic eye, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- This is an Expression of Interest role.
- The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U
This listing is sourced directly from AGBO's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.