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Head of Lighting

17 Hours ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Framestore seeks a Head of Lighting to lead all aspects of lighting and rendering across Advertising, Episodic, and Immersive shows. This role establishes and maintains quality benchmarks, guides creative direction, ensures the department has necessary resources, and develops workflows and pipelines. A strong technical focus is required, involving pipeline improvement and close collaboration with Heads of CG and the Senior Talent Team for recruitment and team development. The Head of Lighting will remain hands-on, working on projects to maintain artist relationships and identify innovative workflow enhancements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, expertise in software like Houdini, Maya, and Arnold, a proven track record, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Must have:
  • Strong technical skills in lighting/lookdev
  • Expertise in Houdini, Maya, Arnold
  • Proven track record in VFX
  • Team leadership and development skills
  • Collaborative problem-solving abilities
Perks:
  • Ownership and opportunities
  • Talented and collaborative team
  • Support, training, and career progression
  • Diverse range of projects
  • Innovative and adaptable pipeline

Job Details

Job description

Framestore brings together world-class producers, artists, and technologists to craft visually striking work across advertising, episodic, and immersive productions. Our teams blend creative ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-end visual effects, immersive storytelling, and premium content for global clients, brands, and broadcasters.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible

This is a new role within our team, as Head of Lighting we will look to you to help us lead all aspects of lighting and rendering at Framestore across Advertising, Episodic and Immersive shows. You will establish and maintain the benchmark for quality across all shows, leading the way creatively while ensuring the department has the right artists, tools and workflows to deliver the highest standard of work. 

There is a strong technical focus to this role as you will be working to develop and improve our workflows, tools and pipeline.

You will work closely with the Heads of CG and Senior Talent Team to hire, develop and lead the lighting team. This role will still be actively working on projects to maintain a close relationship with artists, technology  and have a clear understanding of potential innovation workflow improvements. 

Why join us?

  • We believe in giving people ownership and opportunities

  • You would be joining and growing an incredibly talented and collaborative team

  • There is support, training and progression at all levels of your career, being a Head of Department doesn’t mean there isn’t still things you’d like to learn 

  • An incredibly diverse range of projects both in their length, styles and our technical and creative input 

  • An innovative and adaptable pipeline with Houdini at it’s core. We believe in the best tool for the job coupled with the structure and access to tools you’d expect at Framestore

Job requirements

  • A strong technical mind, able to develop elements of workflow and pipeline as needed while offering advice and guidance on all aspects of Lighting/Look Dev across the department 

  • Strong expertise using a range of software, including Houdini Maya and Arnold

  • Outstanding work and a proven track record of delivering quality within VFX 

  • Genuine investment in growing and developing the team, leading and enabling the existing team while proactively seeking the best talent to join us 

  • Collaborative approach to problem solving bringing both management and team members together with your decisions 

  • Adaptable, interested in development, change and innovation

Accessibility Statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process & Deadline

To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Head of Lighting - London.

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.

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About The Company

Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers 

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