Head of Lighting, CG

1 Day ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Lighting, CG will lead the creative and technical direction of the lighting department. Responsibilities include defining and re-evaluating Lighting processes, workflows, and tools, developing Lighting rigs and resources, partnering with the Pipeline team, participating in project bids, mentoring Lighting Supervisors, managing the recruitment, development, and succession planning of the Lighting department, providing feedback to Senior Management, and supervising CG tests. This role involves working at the intersection of art, technology, and leadership, ensuring lighting contributes to the storytelling and visual style of animated content. The individual will be responsible for pushing the creative possibilities of the department and implementing best practices for premium animation production.
Must have:
  • 5+ years leading Lighting teams in productions.
  • Knowledge of modern Lighting practices.
  • Extensive knowledge of rendering software.
  • Understanding of lighting rig creation and workflows.
  • Passion for mentoring and building teams.
  • Strong knowledge of CG pipelines.
  • Good knowledge of Flow Production Tracking.
Good to have:
  • Experience working in studios with multiple projects.
  • Familiarity with USD workflows.
  • Experience with Python or other programming languages.
  • Experience defining tools in production.
  • Knowledge on how to build Render Layers.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
Perks:
  • RRSP matching.
  • Multi-tiered benefits.
  • Free mental health resources.
  • Half-days in the summer.
  • Extra holidays in the winter.
  • Regular virtual and in-person events.

Job Details

Job title

Head of Lighting, CG

Overview

WildBrain is looking for a CG Head of Lighting to join our studio and lead the creative and technical direction of our lighting department. 


As Head of Lighting you will lead our lighting department creatively and develop new processes and standards to push innovation, quality, efficiency, and the continued evolution of our lighting workflows across all premium productions.   


Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will work at the intersection of art, technology, and leadership; defining best practices, mentoring teams, and ensuring lighting contributes meaningfully to the storytelling and overall visual style of our animated content. You will implement studio best practices for premium animation production while pushing the creative possibilities of this department.  This role is both visionary and hands-on, supporting department growth, innovation, and production-ready solutions. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

  • Define and re-evaluate our Lighting processes, workflows and tools to support and further the Lighting department’s toolset in conjunction with production and pipeline 
  • Develop Lighting rigs and resources that streamline the efficiency of production 
  • Partner with the Pipeline team to develop tools that support the needs of the department 
  • Participate in new project bids defining capabilities, costs, and process 
  • Mentor Lighting Supervisors and help foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment. Collaborate with fellow Heads of Departments to ensure our teams continue to work together towards the same goals and timelines  
  • Manage the recruitment, development, succession planning and casting of the Lighting department working primarily through your direct reports the studios Lighting Supervisors 
  • Provide feedback, assessments and recommendations to Senior Management to improve the quality and performance of the Lighting/Compositing pipeline 
  • Evaluate development and pre-production work from a creative perspective to drive results 
  • In development, supervise CG tests and be on the box if necessary to execute lighting tasks 

What You'll Bring:

  • 5+ years’ experience leading and supervising Lighting teams in feature and/or episodic productions 
  • Demonstrable knowledge of modern Lighting practices in Gaffer, Katana, Maya, Nuke or Unreal Engine and their application in breaking down complex Lighting problems to solutions achievable within budget and schedule 
  • Extensive knowledge of rendering softwares or real-time engines such as Arnold, RenderMan or Unreal Engine 
    Deep understanding of lighting rig creation, look development, and asset-based workflows 
  • A passion for building up and mentoring others to be better supervisors and artist 
  • Strong knowledge of CG pipelines and how lighting integrates within them 
  • Good knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (formerly known as ShotGrid) 
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex problems across both creative and technical domains 

Nice to Have: 

  • Experience working in studios with multiple concurrent projects
  • Familiarity with USD workflows and real-time rendering pipelines.
  • Experience developing with Python, or other object-oriented programming language 
  • Experience defining and collaborating on tools and software in a production environment 
  • Strong knowledge on how to build Render Layers/Setup and templates in Gaffer, Katana or Solaris. 
  • Exceptional communication skills in dealing with both technical and artistic groups 

 

 

Why WildBrain


We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”

 

Pay Range: $3175 - $3550 per week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity

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About The Company

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° franchise management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. Our mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans, both young and young at heart.


We are passionate producers of award-winning content, bringing creative excellence across all formats and all stages of the creative process for WildBrain’s owned content and partner projects through our Vancouver studio, London-based digital studio and House of Cool in Toronto. 


We’re not just content creators; we’re also leaders in engaging audiences with that content across all platforms worldwide, taking an innovative, data-driven approach that blends content distribution and digital marketing to supercharge brand awareness and fan engagement. 


When it comes to franchise management and licensing, we’re the experts. Our franchise teams manage such beloved global brands as Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake and Teletubbies, and we work with some of the top brand partners worldwide. Our in-house agency, WildBrain CPLG, is a trusted licensing partner for leading brands, offering expertise in building consumer products and location-based entertainment programs with global reach and local expertise. 


Above all, our core values ensure our community at WildBrain remains anchored in creativity, openness and a commitment to Belonging – so everyone can pursue their passions and thrive. Find out more about Belonging @ WildBrain on our website. 


WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). 

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