Lead Lighting & Compositing Artist

2 Months ago • 1-2 Years

VFX

Job Description

DIGIC is seeking a Lead Lighting & Compositing Artist for a full-time, remote freelance role on the "Magic: The Gathering" Netflix series. The Lead Artist will bridge production and the team, translating creative direction into organized execution. Responsibilities include coordinating task distribution, supporting artists, ensuring quality and timely delivery, breaking down department responsibilities, collaborating with supervisors, assigning and briefing artists, monitoring progress, leading and motivating the team, reviewing and approving deliverables, presenting shots, resolving technical and artistic challenges, and participating in process improvements. The role requires strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya lighting/shading, Gaffer, and Nuke node-based compositing, along with excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills.

Good To Have:

Broader 3D animation experience
Familiarity with DIGIC tools

Must Have:

1-2 years CG artist experience
1 year lead role experience
Autodesk Maya lighting/shading
Gaffer or similar
Nuke compositing
Excellent communication
Mentorship skills
Workflow understanding
Estimation skills
Solid English skills

Perks:

Unique projects
Freelance contract
Full-time remote work
Collaborative team

Add these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

3d-animation

communication

team-player

nuke

autodesk-maya

lighting-shading

maya

autodesk

🎬 Full-time | Remote freelance within ±2h of Budapest (CET)

DIGIC is casting light on a stylized fantasy realm for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Netflix series – and we’re looking for a Lead Artist to help steer one of our core departments.
As a Lead, you’ll be the key bridge between production and the team, transforming creative direction into organised execution. You’ll coordinate task distribution, support artists, and ensure that everything lands at the highest quality, right on schedule.

What you’ll do:

Represent your craft area professionally on the project
Break down and plan the department’s responsibilities based on priority and complexity
Collaborate with the CG Supervisor and other leads to develop optimal task workflows
Assign tasks and brief artists with clear requirements and reference
Monitor progress in our internal pipeline (dProject), supporting accurate scheduling
Lead and motivate your team with proactive, transparent communication
Review and ensure the quality of deliverables, provide constructive feedback, and approve final outputs
Present shots and progress in internal and client reviews
Help resolve daily technical and artistic challenges with other departments when needed
Collaborate with other divisions and the project supervisor to meet deadlines
Participate in project post mortems and suggest process improvements
Maintain documentation and notes in English where needed (in dProject)

What we're looking for:

Freelancers or contractors legally able to invoice under Hungarian law
1–2 years of experience as a CG artist, with at least 1 year in a lead role
Deep knowledge of:
- Autodesk Maya lighting/shading features
  - Gaffer (/katana or other node based 3d software)
  - Node-based compositing experience ( Nuke)
Excellent communication and mentorship skills
Clear understanding of task dependencies, optimal workflows, and production scheduling
Strong estimation skills for task durations and team capacity
Solid English skills (spoken and written)
Familiarity with production/project management tools and methods
Strong technical and artistic knowledge within your CG specialty
Understanding of the full asset and animation pipeline and cross-department expectations
Able to work independently, prioritize, and problem-solve quickly