Lighting Artist

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to determine the best approach to solve 3D challenges and develop final looks.
• Work closely with 3D artists and Compositors to integrate CG elements into live-action plates.
• Develop lighting set-ups for CG environments, characters and props. 
• Provide solutions to creative & technical problems under tight deadlines.
• Effectively economize and manage renders while achieving top quality.
• Ensure assigned shots fit the continuity of the sequence. 
• Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets. 
• Maintain best practices, lighting pipeline and workflow integrity.
• Demonstrate proactive involvement for continual improvements in skills and workflow.
• Provide mentorship to other digital artists in Lighting and Rendering.
• Promotes a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment.
• Acts as an ambassador of Mavericks’ core values and studio culture.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

• 5+ years experience as a Lighter in a live-action VFX pipeline
• Advanced understanding of lighting and shading processes
• An excellent eye for detail, composition, colour, and lighting
• Excellent artistic skills, with a particular emphasis on real-world lighting/photography
• Comprehensive understanding of colour theory and LUTs
• Ability to work independently to complete work and manage delivery expectations
• Expert knowledge of Maya and/or Houdini
• Tool building and scripting knowledge an asset (Python, hscript, mel, bash)
• Experience with V-RAY
• Knowledge of Nuke considered an asset
• Linux experience preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mavericks VFX, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Mavericks VFX is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.