Lead Lighting Artist

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 deliver high-end photo-realistic CG characters and environments. You will create and design lighting for complex scenes, develop the look for assets, animation files, simulations, and effects elements. Working closely with supervisors and compositors, you will ensure that all elements delivered work as needed to achieve the desired look. Additionally, you will lead and mentor a team of artists, offering constructive and supportive feedback. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in a field of Digital Arts or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in visual effects for feature films. Previous leadership experience is required. Proficiency with 3ds Max and VRay is preferred, and experience with Maya -> VRay, Arnold, or other software will be considered. You should have a clear understanding of color space, image-based lighting, shading, and advanced rendering methodologies. The ideal candidate will be 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 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, and Vancouver. Since our establishment in 1989, we have been committed to setting the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we strive to generate solutions for our clients and elevate the industry as a whole. We are looking for individuals who are explorers, willing to venture into new territories and open to testing, learning, and iterating along the way. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, and we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas. Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is revolutionizing the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unparalleled flexibility. Powered by Netflix, our partnership allows us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. Not only do we work on projects for Netflix, but we also collaborate with a range of both long-standing and new clients. At Scanline VFX, we are dedicated to ensuring fair and equal treatment of all applications. When you apply for a role with us, your qualifications will be the sole basis for consideration.,