Lighting Artist - Cinematic Feature Animation (Hybrid)

Netflix Animation Studios; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

NAS benefits

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking Lighting Artists at all levels who can blend artistic vision with technical lighting to craft visually stunning work for animated feature films.

You will light scenes from shot lighting to final composite, work with Supervisors and Leads, and adapt lighting rigs using our in-house tools. A strong eye for cinematography and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in lighting for animated feature films, VFX feature films or high-end series animation.
• Creatively strong and a quick learner, adept at grasping lighting philosophy and techniques with artistic detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cinematography and visual elements in animated films.
• Experience with node-based lighting tools (e.g., Katana or Houdini).
• Proficient using Nuke for compositing.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Light scenes from shot lighting to final lighting while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Leads to design lighting for scenes of varying complexity.
• Modify and adapt existing lighting rigs with the Lighting team.
• Tackle visual challenges using in-house lighting tools and test new tool developments.
• Use Nuke to composite render layers into a final image aligned with director vision.
• Communicate shot progress and updates to Lighting Lead and Production.

Skills

Lighting for animation

Cinematography knowledge

Strong communication

Tools

Katana

Houdini

Nuke

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking Lighting Artists at all levels who can blend artistic vision with technical lighting to craft visually stunning work for animated feature films.

You will light scenes from shot lighting to final composite, work with Supervisors and Leads, and adapt lighting rigs using our in-house tools. A strong eye for cinematography and collaboration is essential.