Head of Lighting

Framestore brings together world-class producers, artists, and technologists to craft visually striking work across advertising, episodic, and immersive productions. Our teams blend creative ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-end visual effects, immersive storytelling, and premium content for global clients, brands, and broadcasters.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible

This is a new role within our team, as Head of Lighting we will look to you to help us lead all aspects of lighting and rendering at Framestore across Advertising, Episodic and Immersive shows. You will establish and maintain the benchmark for quality across all shows, leading the way creatively while ensuring the department has the right artists, tools and workflows to deliver the highest standard of work. 

There is a strong technical focus to this role as you will be working to develop and improve our workflows, tools and pipeline.

You will work closely with the Heads of CG and Senior Talent Team to hire, develop and lead the lighting team. This role will still be actively working on projects to maintain a close relationship with artists, technology  and have a clear understanding of potential innovation workflow improvements. 

Why join us?

• We believe in giving people ownership and opportunities

• You would be joining and growing an incredibly talented and collaborative team

• There is support, training and progression at all levels of your career, being a Head of Department doesn’t mean there isn’t still things you’d like to learn 

• An incredibly diverse range of projects both in their length, styles and our technical and creative input 

• An innovative and adaptable pipeline with Houdini at it’s core. We believe in the best tool for the job coupled with the structure and access to tools you’d expect at Framestore

• A strong technical mind, able to develop elements of workflow and pipeline as needed while offering advice and guidance on all aspects of Lighting/Look Dev across the department 

• Strong expertise using a range of software, including Houdini Maya and Arnold

• Outstanding work and a proven track record of delivering quality within VFX 

• Genuine investment in growing and developing the team, leading and enabling the existing team while proactively seeking the best talent to join us 

• Collaborative approach to problem solving bringing both management and team members together with your decisions 

• Adaptable, interested in development, change and innovation

Accessibility Statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process & Deadline

To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Head of Lighting - London.

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.