Junior Lighting/Compositing Artist (On-Site)

Icon-Creative-Studio; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Vision

Prescription drugs

Paramedical

Mental health resources

Pet-friendly studio

Onsite gym

Regular social events

Direct deposit

Job summary

ICON Creative Studio in Vancouver is seeking a Junior Lighting / Compositing Artist to join our Lighting, Rendering & Compositing team. You will contribute to lighting, rendering, and compositing shots under guidance from leads in a fast-paced production environment.

The role focuses on building skills in lighting and compositing, collaborating with directors and supervisors to maintain visual direction, and delivering quality results within project timelines.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with Maya and Arnold.
• Familiarity with Nuke or other compositing software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take feedback.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Understanding of lighting fundamentals and storytelling through light.

Responsibilities

• Light, render, and composite shots through to approval using Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
• Modify and enhance light setups to support storytelling and scene continuity.
• Collaborate with team to ensure consistency across shots and sequences.
• Work with Art Directors and Supervisors to match visual direction.
• Tune lighting passes in compositing to improve image quality.
• Meet assigned shot quotas and deadlines.
• Communicate progress and issues with Production and supervisors.
• Seek feedback and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team.
• Identify technical issues and relay them to the team.
• Familiarize yourself with studio pipeline, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency.
• Be comfortable with occasional overtime to meet deadlines.

Skills

Maya

Arnold

Nuke

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Communication

Lighting fundamentals

Tools

Maya

Arnold

Nuke

Job description

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

• Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
• Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
• Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
• Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
• Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources. Employees also enjoy a pet-friendly studio, an onsite gym, and regular social events that bring teams together both virtually and in person.

Job Overview

As a Junior Lighting / Compositing Artist, you will be an integral part of our Lighting, Rendering & Compositing (LRC) team, helping bring 3D animated scenes to life. You'll focus on lighting, rendering, and compositing shots with guidance from leads and supervisors. This role is ideal for someone looking to deepen your skills in lighting and compositing while contributing to a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Light, render, and composite shots through to approval using Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
• Modify and enhance existing light setups to support storytelling and scene continuity.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across shots and sequences.
• Work closely with Art Directors and Supervisors to match visual direction.
• Tune lighting passes in compositing to improve the overall image quality.
• Meet assigned shot quotas and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with Production and supervisors regarding progress and issues.
• Proactively seek feedback and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team.
• Identify technical issues and relay them to the appropriate team members.
• Become familiar with studio pipeline, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency.
• Be comfortable working occasional overtime to meet deadlines.

Skills and Experience

• Basic experience with Maya and Arnold.
• Familiarity with Nuke or other compositing software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take feedback.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Understanding of lighting fundamentals and interest in storytelling through light.

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.