Generalist (Lighting Focus)

6 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Scanline VFX seeks a versatile Generalist Artist specializing in lighting for VFX production. Responsibilities include collaborating on project requirements, creating high-quality lighting setups, working with 3D assets and shaders, optimizing rendering, maintaining consistency across shots, and integrating CG elements into live-action. Proficiency in 3ds Max, understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition are essential. Experience with Houdini and VRay is a plus. The role demands excellent communication and teamwork skills, efficiency under pressure, and problem-solving abilities.

Must have:

2+ years VFX experience
3ds Max proficiency
Lighting principles understanding
Collaboration & teamwork
Problem-solving skills

Good to have:

Houdini experience
VRay experience
Nuke familiarity

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12 skills required for this role

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team-management

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rendering

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artistic-vision

color-theory

quality-control

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composition

houdini

Job Details

We are seeking a talented and versatile Generalist Artist with a strong focus on lighting to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in visual effects production, with proficiency in 3ds Max and a bonus if experienced with Houdini. Knowledge of VRay as a render engine is highly desirable. If you have a passion for lighting, environments and working with shaders, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the creative team to understand project requirements and artistic vision
Create and implement high-quality lighting setups that enhance the mood, atmosphere, and realism of CG scenes
Solid understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition
Work with 3D assets, textures, and shaders to achieve realistic and visually compelling lighting effects
Optimize lighting setups for rendering efficiency without compromising quality
Maintain consistency in lighting quality and style across shots and sequences
Work closely with other artists to integrate CG elements seamlessly into live-action footage
Troubleshoot and problem-solve lighting issues to achieve desired visual effects

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in the VFX industry
Proficiency in 3ds Max, with a strong understanding of lighting principles and techniques
Familiarity with compositing software such as Nuke is highly desirable
Strong understanding of CG environments and shaders
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines without compromising quality
Knowledge of Houdini is a plus
Experience with VRay as a render engine

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

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Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.