Mid/Senior Solaris Lighting Artist

Supaglu Pty Ltd; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance (AUD 5,000)

408 visa support

Descripción de la vacante

Supaglu in Sydney is seeking an experienced Solaris Lighting Artist to join our on-site team, delivering high-end VFX for feature and television work.

The role focuses on lighting photorealistic shots with Houdini Solaris, collaborating with CG, FX and compositing, and delivering work to production deadlines. International candidates are welcome with 408 visa support and relocation assistance up to AUD 5,000.

Formación

• 5+ years of professional VFX experience.
• Strong Houdini Solaris experience.
• A reel demonstrating photorealistic lighting.
• Understanding of light, colour, exposure and physically based rendering.
• Experience on feature film/television or comparable high-end VFX productions.
• Strong artistic and technical problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Light and render photorealistic VFX shots using Houdini Solaris.
• Create lighting setups for characters, creatures, environments and effects.
• Match lighting, exposure, colour and atmosphere to live-action plates.
• Integrate CG elements into live-action environments convincingly.
• Develop efficient lighting and rendering workflows.
• Troubleshoot and optimise complex scenes and renders.
• Collaborate across CG, FX and Compositing; deliver on deadlines.

Conocimientos

VFX experience

Houdini Solaris

Lighting artistry

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Herramientas

Houdini Solaris

Descripción del empleo

• Photorealistic/live-action experience is required
• Sydney-based, candidate needs to relocate (408 Visa is covered)
• October start | up to 12 months contract

Sydney, Australia | On-site | October Start | Up to 12-Month Contract | 408 Visa covered

We're looking for an experienced Solaris Lighting Artist to join an independent, artist-led VFX studio delivering high-end feature film and television work.

This is an on-site role in Sydney to start in October, with a contract available for up to one year. International candidates are welcome, with 408 visa support and up to AUD $5,000 in relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

About the Studio

Our client is an independent VFX and animation studio specialising in design-led visual effects for film and television.

Based within one of Sydney's major film production locations, the team brings together experienced artists, filmmakers and supervisors with backgrounds across leading international VFX studios. They work across Australian and international productions, collaborating with major studios, streamers and independent filmmakers.

Their capabilities span the full VFX pipeline, including concept development, on-set supervision, FX, animation, lighting and compositing.

The Role

You'll create and deliver high-end, photorealistic lighting using Houdini Solaris, integrating CG elements seamlessly with live-action photography.

Working closely with CG, FX, Compositing and VFX Supervisors, you'll be responsible for lighting complex shots and sequences through to final delivery.

What You'll Do

• Light and render photorealistic VFX shots using Houdini Solaris
• Create lighting setups for characters, creatures, environments and effects
• Match lighting, exposure, colour and atmosphere to live-action plates and reference
• Integrate CG elements convincingly into live-action environments
• Develop efficient lighting and rendering workflows
• Troubleshoot and optimise complex scenes and renders
• Collaborate across CG, FX and Compositing
• Deliver shots to production deadlines and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional VFX experience
• Strong professional experience with Houdini Solaris
• A reel demonstrating high-end photorealistic lighting
• Excellent understanding of light, colour, exposure, composition and physically based rendering
• Strong understanding of CG integration and matching live-action plates
• Experience across feature film, television or comparable high-end VFX productions
• Strong artistic and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently manage complex shots through final delivery
• Strong communication and collaborative skills

Location, Visa & Relocation

Candidates must be available to commence in October and work on-site in Sydney. Those currently based elsewhere must be willing to relocate.

For eligible international candidates, 408 visa support and up to AUD $5,000 in relocation assistance are available.