Lighting Artist

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix's Animation Studio in New South Wales, Australia seeks a Lighting Artist with 3+ years of experience in feature films, TV, or animated features. Responsibilities include bringing shots from lighting production to finalization, following supervisor direction to create lighting for complex scenes, polishing lighting and compositing assets, using compositing software to combine rendered levels, adapting lighting rigs, communicating updates, providing solutions to visual problems, and collaborating with creative leads. The ideal candidate possesses comprehensive knowledge of cinematography, node-based lighting software (e.g., Katana, Solaris, Gaffer), rendering workflows, and compositing. Strong communication, problem-solving, and artistic skills are essential.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in feature film lighting
  • Knowledge of node-based lighting software
  • Understanding of cinematography and animation
  • Proficient in compositing software
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Python experience
  • Photography, painting, and drawing skills
Perks:
  • Medical/dental/vision plans
  • Mental health support
  • Retirement programs
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Paid time off

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Job Summary:
 

Are you a Lighting Artist with a creative passion and the technical skills to light shots and sequences for an animated feature? The team at NAS is seeking passionate lighters with the ability to use creative and technical skills to light shots and sequences.

What You’ll Do:

  • Bring shots from lighting production through to finalising based on project deadlines and milestone goals.

  • Follow Supervisor and Leads direction to create and design lighting for complex scenes; look developed assets, animation files and FX elements.

  • Polish the lighting on a shot and composite together assets and environment renders into a final shot, troubleshooting any issues.

  • Use appropriate compositing software to create a composite tree that combines the rendered levels and adjust the final composite until it meets the vision of the Directors and Supervisors.

  • Work closely with the Lighting Leads or other team members to adapt lighting rigs.

  • Communicate updates and track data per Production direction.

  • Provide solutions to visual problems through existing tools or by supporting new tool development.

  • Work with the Creative leads to ensure that tools and procedures support the creative process.

  • Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.

What You’ll Need:

  • 3 + years’ experience on feature films, TV and/or animated feature in Lighting.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of cinematography and the artistic elements of animated films.

  • Knowledge of Node-based lighting software (Ex. Katana, Solaris, Gaffer).

  • Knowledge of rendering workflows.

  • Experience with Python is useful but not required.

  • Knowledge of the film post production process.

  • Understand the visual requirements for the film, design procedures and techniques.

  • Attention to design and artistic detail.

  • Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize assigned tasks

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple areas and work under pressure.

  • Ability to work solo as well as collaboratively within a team environment and when necessary to pass knowledge to other staff members.

  • Excellence in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround with long term quality and ability to meet deadlines with high quality output.

  • A good “eye”, and a good understanding of light, colour, contrast, shading,  lighting design and feature animation cinematography.

  • Sound level of understanding of compositing and colour theory.

  • Examples of character and environment lighting.

  • Examples of lighting in different settings (i.e. day/night, exterior/interior).

  • Examples of photography, painting, and drawing are helpful but not required.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.

This role is based in New South Wales, Australia.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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