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Visual Development Artist - Lighting Key Artist

British Columbia, Canada (On-site)

Visual Development Artist - Lighting Key Artist

2 Hours ago • All levels • Concept Art • Undisclosed

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Job Description

DNEG Animation seeks a Visual Development Artist - Lighting Key Artist to contribute to their feature animated films. Responsibilities include painting over CG renders to inform lighting and color, demonstrating expertise in color theory, lighting, composition, and camera effects. The artist will collaborate effectively with the team, interpret direction, and provide constructive feedback. Generating color keys for the lighting team and high-resolution background paintings for compositing are also key responsibilities. A strong foundation in traditional art and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop are essential. The role requires attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for storytelling. The position is based in Canada and requires Pacific Standard Time availability.

Must have:

Expert in color theory, lighting & composition
Proficient in Photoshop
Strong communication & collaboration skills
Ability to paint over CG renders
Create color keys & background paintings

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Position at DNEG

****Must be based in Canada and can work Pacific Standard time*****

*****Please do not apply if you are a Character Designer or Concept Artist****

Lighting Key Artist Job Description

March 2025 start

DNEG Feature Animation has been growing nonstop and that means bringing in the best talent to work on our shows. We aim to compete with the best in the business and we rely on our talented Visual Development Artists to create the appealing look of show for use in our Feature Animated films. You’ll be experienced enough to anticipate the films colour needs and communicate your artistic ideas with our Production Designer and Producers.

Job Description:
Creating art related to the colour styling and lighting design for Feature Animated films or TV.

Responsibilities:

Paint over existing CG renders/comps to bring life and inform lighting and colour.
This role will not need to paint colour keys as a primary role but may be called on to help from time to time
Expert understanding of colour theory, lighting, and composition, to effectively convey emotions and narratives through lighting and colour choices.
Understanding of camera effects such as depth of field, exposure, and lens flares, and how to apply those effects in a painting.
The ability to interpret direction, offer constructive feedback and iterate on designs based on input.
Successfully share information and ideas ensures that the most meaningful message is perfectly conveyed
Strong communication and collaboration skills for seamless integration within a creative team.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
Complete work by the deadline
Attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for storytelling are additional traits.
Responsible for generating colour keys for the Lighting Team and high resolution background paintings for compositing into final shots.
Robust foundation in traditional art skills is essential.
Mastery of drawing and painting techniques.
A profound understanding of colour theory, lighting, and composition, to effectively convey emotions and narratives through colour choices.
Proficiency in digital art tools, such as Adobe Photoshop or Procreate.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for seamless integration within a creative team.
The ability to interpret direction, offer constructive feedback, and iterate on designs based on input.
Attention to detail, creativity, and a fervent passion for storytelling are additional traits.

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work.

Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.