Intermediate Lighting / Compositing Artist

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams.

Known for our quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered alongside distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms around the world to help create, realize and produce noteworthy content.

ICON operates from a holistic philosophy that leverages individual skill sets to maximize production efficiency on the floor while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

• At ICON we constantly invest in raising the bar of our productions and fostering our people. If you are passionate about animation and enjoy sharing success with others, we'd like to hear from you!
• Join the fastest-growing CG Animation studio in Vancouver
• Work on top feature and episodic CG franchises for leading streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, Paramount+ etc.)
• Work with a diverse group of artists from all over the world who have come to BC to join our expanding studio
• Use all of the latest tools and software
• We uphold a premium standard of quality across all of our productions by putting all of our resources up on screen
• We hire for the long term and give artists the opportunity to grow, get promoted and take on as much responsibility as they can manage
• We offer flexibility and autonomy
• We facilitate requests in a timely manner
• We support PR applications
• We offer direct deposit
• We offer an extended benefits package
• And more...

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Intermediate Lighting / Compositing Artist to join our creative team. As an integral part of our animation and visual storytelling process, you will be responsible for developing and implementing captivating lighting setups that enhance the visual appeal and narrative impact of animated sequences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement captivating lighting setups to enhance the visual appeal and storytelling in animated sequences.
• Work closely with the Art, Animation, and FX teams to ensure consistent and visually appealing lighting across different project elements.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve lighting issues to achieve desired results.
• Implement post-processing effects and adjustments to achieve the desired look and feel.
• Composite renders together to create cohesive and visually stunning scenes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive visual style and continuity.
• Collaborate with the Art Director, Lighting Supervisor, and fellow artists to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to team members.
• Utilize industry-standard software and tools effectively.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Film, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Experience working on an animated TV Series.
• Knowledge of Maya
• Knowledge of Arnold
• Knowledge of relevant compositing software including Nuke preferred
• Scripting ability in relevant languages including Python highly desirable
• Good communication skills
• Prior experience developing set light rig

ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.