Lighting Artist

Eyeline

| London, United Kingdom (Remote) | Contract | 8 months ago

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Job Summary

The Lighting Artist at Scanline VFX is responsible for lighting and rendering high-end photorealistic CG characters and environments for live-action feature films. Key responsibilities include creating and designing lighting for complex scenes, developing looks for assets and effects, collaborating with supervisors and compositors to achieve desired visuals, creating high-quality digital composites and VFX, executing a range of VFX tasks (look development, lighting, rendering), establishing looks, following style direction, and implementing feedback. The role requires proficiency in 3DS Max and Houdini (Maya, VRay, Arnold experience considered), a strong understanding of color space, image-based lighting, shading, and advanced rendering methodologies. The position is a fixed-term contract based in London, with remote work options.

Must Have

Creates lighting for complex scenes
Develops looks for assets and effects
Proficient in 3DS Max & Houdini
Understands color space, image-based lighting

Good to Have

Experience with Maya, VRay, Arnold

Job Description

The Lighting Artist is responsible for the lighting and rendering of elements needed to complete 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 deliver work as needed to achieve the desired look
Creates high-quality digital composites and visual effects for live-action feature films and seamlessly integrates the various layers of a shot
Executes a broad range of VFX tasks including look development, lighting objects and rendering
Establishes looks and/or follow set style direction
Understands and follows production guidelines; solves design and/or effect challenges for key visual effects shots.
Receives and implements feedback quickly and effectively

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field of Digital Arts or equivalent experience
Proven VFX Lighting experience in visual effects for feature films
Proficiency with 3DS Max and Houdini preferred, experience with Maya - VRay, Arnold or other software considered
Clear understanding of colour 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

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Eyeline Studios

Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more.

Powered by Netflix

Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

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 the United Kingdom, or those willing to relocate.