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Production Rendering Supervisor Jobs in California

Craneveyor Corp.

AutoCAD Detailer/Project Manager

Chino, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Discuss any obstacles pertaining to client specifications with Production Manager. · Must be able ... rendering drawings COMPETENCIES: * AutoCAD 2D & 3D, Solid Works, Layout and detailing * Keen sense ...

Baker Commodities Inc

Dead Stock Driver

Hanford, CA · On-site

$22.54/hr

Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors ... products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through ...

RH

Assistant Gallery Leader

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$36 - $40/hr

... scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to ... We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces ...

Baker Commodities Inc

Dead Stock Driver

Hanford, CA · On-site

$22.54/hr

Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors ... products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through ...

Banner Solutions

Dead Stock Driver

Hanford, CA · On-site

$22.54/hr

Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors ... products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through ...

Banner Solutions

Dead Stock Driver

Hanford, CA · On-site

$22.54/hr

Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors ... products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through ...

RH

Assistant Gallery Leader

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

... scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to ... We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces ...

Baker Commodities

Dead Stock Driver

Hanford, CA · On-site

$22.54/hr

Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors ... products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through ...

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What is a production rendering supervisor?

Production Rendering Supervisors are professionals who oversee the rendering phase in visual effects (VFX) or animation production. They manage teams responsible for converting 3D models, lighting, and textures into final high-quality images or sequences. The supervisor ensures that rendering is completed efficiently, meets artistic and technical standards, and is delivered on schedule. They also troubleshoot rendering issues, optimize workflows, and collaborate with other departments to achieve the desired visual results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a production rendering supervisor?

To thrive as a Production Rendering Supervisor, you need expertise in computer graphics, rendering technologies, and a strong understanding of animation or VFX pipelines, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard rendering software (such as Arnold, RenderMan, or V-Ray), scripting languages (like Python), and asset management systems is typically required. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and ensure efficient workflows. These capabilities are vital for delivering high-quality visual output on schedule while coordinating complex technical and creative processes.

How does a production rendering supervisor typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

A Production Rendering Supervisor works closely with departments such as lighting, compositing, and visual effects to ensure that all rendered images meet the desired artistic and technical standards. They coordinate render schedules, troubleshoot technical issues, and communicate requirements to both creative and technical teams. Regular meetings and clear communication are essential, as the supervisor must balance artistic vision with production deadlines, often serving as a bridge between artists and IT or pipeline teams. This collaboration helps maintain workflow efficiency and ensures that all deliverables are completed on time and to specification.

What is the difference between Production Rendering Supervisor vs Rendering Artist?

AspectProduction Rendering SupervisorRendering Artist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer graphics, animation, or related field; experience with rendering softwareOften holds a degree or diploma in digital arts, 3D modeling, or animation; proficiency in rendering tools
Work EnvironmentSupervises rendering teams in production studios, overseeing rendering processes and schedulesWorks individually or in small teams to create high-quality rendered images or animations
Industry UsageCommonly employed in film, animation, and visual effects studiosFound in similar environments, focusing on creating visual assets

The Production Rendering Supervisor oversees rendering teams and manages rendering workflows, ensuring deadlines are met. In contrast, a Rendering Artist focuses on creating detailed rendered images or animations. While both roles require knowledge of rendering software, the supervisor has additional responsibilities in team management and project coordination.

What cities in California are hiring for Production Rendering Supervisor jobs?

Cities in California with the most Production Rendering Supervisor job openings:

Infographic showing various Production Rendering Supervisor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Lighting Artist / Technical Director - ILM San Francisco (Project Hire)

San Francisco, CA

The Walt Disney Company
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees
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$103K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design lighting setups for environments, characters, and interactive game assets based on input from Art Directors, Lighting Leads, and Concept Artwork.

  • Work with environment, character, and VFX artists to achieve desired aesthetic and performance targets through material shader and geometry work.

  • Participate in improving workflows, optimizations, and best practices related to lighting and project polish.

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Job description

Job Posting Title:

Lighting Artist / Technical Director - ILM San Francisco (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10152348

Job Description:

Position Summary

ILM's Interactive team advances the studio's legacy of innovation by developing original immersive experiences across virtual reality, augmented reality and location-based platforms. Known for blending best-in-class visuals, sound and narrative, the team has delivered award-winning projects such as What If...? - An Immersive Story, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series and the Oscar-winning CARNE y ARENA. Our work continues to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment and redefine how audiences engage with story.

We are seeking a Lighting Artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, and passion for great storytelling that defines ILM.

The Lighting Artist is responsible for bringing the best out of our environments and to combine artistic talent and technical ability. You would be working closely with the Department Supervisor of Lighting and development/production teams on the design and implementation of lighting setups and lighting pipelines.

What You'll Do

  • Work with Art Directors, Lighting Leads and Concept Artwork to design lighting setups for environments, characters and interactive game assets.

  • Have a deep understanding of lightmap baking, dynamic lighting tools, image based specular lighting, indirect light probes, post-process volumes and real-time rendering

  • Work with environment, character and VFX artists in the lighting design to achieve the desired targets for aesthetics and performance through material shader and geometry work

  • Partner with level designers to animate via level blueprint or sequencer dynamic lighting or transitions

  • Actively participate in improving workflows, optimizations and best practices

  • Identify, triage, and fix bugs as required working with engineering and relevant departments

  • Take final project to a high degree of polish and optimization

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years experience as a Lighting TD/Artist in AAA game development or animation/vfx/film

  • Strong aesthetic sense for lighting and color theory

  • Strong technical knowledge of current real time lighting tool sets including atmospheric effects, post processing, color grading and HDR IBL workflows

  • Able to effectively take direction and know what looks good and why

  • Experience with Unreal/Unity or equivalent game engine including dynamic and baked lighting workflows, physically-based rendering, and basic level blueprint scripting

  • Shaders: in-depth knowledge of real-time shader implementations, limitations of shaders in VR, strong knowledge of PBR pipelines, and subsurface shaders

  • Materials: experienced in the development, authoring & organization of efficient materials via the UE4 material editor

  • Fluency in working in Windows, JIRA, Perforce or equivalent OS, workload and data management tools

  • Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills and self-motivated

  • Bonus points for:

    • Strong traditional art, photography or film studies background

    • Proficient with profiling tools to examine & diagnosis performance issues related to lighting

    • Experience with one or more of the following: Maya, Unity, Substance Designer / Painter, Zbrush or Mudbox, Houdini, Mari, 3D StudioMax, Photoshop, Nuke

    • Interest and capacity to work with proprietary toolsets

* A portfolio / reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all applications.

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The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $103,812 to $132,930 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM San Francisco

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM San Francisco

Primary Job Posting Category:

Lighting Entertainment - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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