Lead Lighting Artist

The Lead Lighting Artist collaborates with the show-side supervision team to maintain and schedule tasks, ensuring artists stay on track and deliver high-end photo-realistic CG characters and environments. This role is part of Eyeline, a global team dedicated to achieving creative visions and pushing the boundaries of storytelling in visual effects.

Must Have

• Creates and designs lighting for complex scenes, developing look for assets, animation, simulations, and effects.
• Collaborates with supervisors and compositors to ensure all elements achieve the desired look.
• Leads and mentors a team of artists, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in visual effects for feature films.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Clear understanding of color space, image-based lighting, shading, and advanced rendering methodologies.
• Able to multitask and complete tasks within production schedules and tight deadlines.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and responds well to direction.

Good to Have

• Proficiency with 3ds Max and VRay preferred.
• Experience with Maya, VRay, Arnold, or other software considered.

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

The Lead lighter collaborates with the show-side supervision team to help maintain and schedule tasks and assignments while ensuring the artists stay on track and delivers high-end photo-realistic CG characters and environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and designs lighting for complex scenes; develops look for assets, animation files, simulations, and effects elements
• Works with supervisors and compositors to ensure that all elements delivered work as needed to achieve the desired look
• Leads and mentors a team of artists; offer constructive and support feedback

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field of Digital Arts or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in visual effects for feature films
• Previous leadership experience
• Proficiency with 3ds Max and VRay preferred, experience with Maya -> VRay, Arnold or other software considered
• Clear understanding of color space, image-based lighting, shading, and advanced rendering methodologies
• Able to multitask and complete tasks within production schedules and tight deadlines in an organized manner
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and responds well to direction and guidance from supervisors

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.