Lighting and Compositing Artist (Starting March 2027)

Reel FX, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reel FX Animation in Montreal invites a Lighting and Compositing Artist to join our studio. Under supervision of Lighting Supervisor, you will create and fine‑tune lighting and shadows for shots, render layers, and composite to final image.

Responsibilities include lighting production, collaboration with Director and Lead, following creative direction, addressing timeline risks, and performing compositing tasks such as color correction, rotoscoping, and look development.

Qualifications

• Degree in fine arts or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year as Lighting and Compositing Artist.
• Strong knowledge of Katana, Nuke and Arnold.
• Portfolio showing photorealistic lighting and compositing.
• Familiarity with ACES/OCIO color management.

Responsibilities

• Light production shots as required by lighting quota and Supervisor and perform technical work in support of shot lighting using a variety of tools.
• Partner with the Director, Lead Lighter/Compositor and other staff to understand mood, time of day and color of the composition.
• Follow the creative direction of the production from a lighting standpoint as communicated by the Supervisor.
• Identify to the Supervisor problems that lighting could potentially present with respect to timelines and delivery schedules.
• Performing compositing operations with the rendered layers created, including overall look and feel, color correction, extractions, rotoscoping, and other compositing effects as needed.
• Create photorealistic lighting using photographic references, HDRIs and available on‑set lighting data, matching light direction.
• Work with surfacing and look development artists to ensure materials respond convincingly under shot lighting.

Skills

Lighting

Compositing

Color management

Nuke

Katana

Arnold

ACES/OCIO

Portfolio

Communication

Education

Degree/diploma in fine arts

Tools

Katana

Nuke

Arnold

Job description

Reel FX Animation (Montreal)

Job Summary

We’re excited to be back in our Montreal studio Tuesday thru Thursday… come join us! Under general supervision of the Lighting Supervisor this position is responsible for creating and fine‑tuning lighting and shadows for assigned shots, rendering layers, and compositing those layers to create the final image.

Responsibilities

• Light production shots as required by lighting quota and Supervisor and perform technical work in support of shot lighting using a variety of tools.
• Partner with the Director, Lead Lighter/Compositor and other staff to understand mood, time of day and color of the composition.
• Follow the creative direction of the production from a lighting standpoint as communicated by the Supervisor.
• Identify to the Supervisor problems that lighting could potentially present with respect to timelines and delivery schedules.
• Performing compositing operations with the rendered layers created, including overall look and feel, color correction, extractions, rotoscoping, and other compositing effects as needed.
• Create photorealistic lighting using photographic references, HDRIs and available on‑set lighting data, matching light direction.
• Work with surfacing and look development artists to ensure materials respond convincingly under shot lighting.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in fine arts or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Lighting and Compositing Artist (or equivalent)
• Thorough knowledge of high‑end 3D software, Katana, Nuke
• Thorough knowledge of high‑end Rendering software Arnold
• Strong demonstration of composition, lighting and color
• Thorough knowledge of node based compositing systems
• Demonstrable ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
• A portfolio or reel demonstrating photorealistic lighting and compositing.
• Familiarity with linear workflows and color management, including ACES/OCIO.

This job description is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Please note that Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada will be treated in priority. Only the selected candidates will be contacted. Please note that you may be asked to provide references.