Lighting & Compositing Supervisor

Stellar Creative Lab; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Competitive salary

Job summary

Stellar Creative Lab is hiring a Lighting and Compositing Supervisor to lead the lighting and compositing department on a Marvel Studios streaming series. You will set the visual bar, guide the team, and translate the Director's vision into actionable steps for Leads and Artists.

We are seeking a problem solver and workflow expert who can drive efficiency, mentor talent, and collaborate closely with Production and Pipeline to deliver high-quality results while maintaining a healthy team culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in feature animation, VFX, or episodic television.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a large team under pressure.
• ACES-based color management workflow understanding.
• Expert in Maya and Nuke; experience with render layers in large productions.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lighting and compositing team to meet Marvel standards.
• Run department dailies and provide clear, constructive feedback to directors and clients.
• Mentor leads and artists, troubleshoot challenging shots while maintaining morale.
• Collaborate with the Pipeline group and CG Supervisor to build and improve workflows.
• Bid shot complexities with Production Manager and map out a realistic department schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creative vision

Troubleshooting

Tools

Maya

Nuke

Arnold

Job description

At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face production's inevitable ups and downs as a supportive, truly connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.

The Opportunity:

We are staffing up for a new Marvel Studios streaming series, and we are looking for a visionary Lighting and Compositing Supervisor to lead our illuminating crew!

We need a true department head who can conceptualize and establish the aesthetic, creative, and technical quality standards for all lighting and comp work on the show. The ideal candidate is an exceptional problem solver, a workflow master, and a supportive mentor who knows how to translate a Directors vision into actionable steps for their Leads and Artists. If you are ready to set the visual bar for a prestige project while fostering an incredibly healthy team culture, we want you on our side.

In this role, success looks like:

Artistic Vision and Leadership

• Set the creative and technical bar for all lighting, rendering, and compositing on the show, ensuring every sequence perfectly hits the Marvel standard.
• Run department dailies and participate in the wider review process with the Director and clients, providing your team with clear, constructive, and empathetic feedback.
• Guide, mentor, and support your Leads and Artists, empowering them to troubleshoot difficult shots while keeping department morale high.
• Partner closely with the Production Manager to accurately bid shot complexities and map out a realistic schedule for the department.

Pipeline and Workflow Strategy

• Collaborate heavily with the Pipeline group and CG Supervisor to build, test, and improve lighting processes, toolsets, and best practices from the ground up.
• Participate in high level Asset Look Development and establish Light Rigs that will be used across the entire production.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of innovative rendering and compositing technologies, always offering proactive suggestions on how to make the day to day smoother and more efficient for the crew.

The Requirements

Must Haves:

• Experience: 6 plus years of industry experience in feature animation, VFX, or episodic television, with proven experience as a Supervisor or a high level Lead.
• Core Skills: A masterful artistic eye for light, color, and composition, combined with the emotional intelligence to manage a large team and solve complex pipeline issues under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of color management and an Aces based workflow
• Software: Expert level experience with Maya and Nuke. experience using Maya render layers in large scale productions
• Rendering: Deep expertise with Arnold, including a masterful understanding of industry standard rendering concepts, optimization, and farm management.
• Eligibility: You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Deadline.
• Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid).
• Experience in non-photorealistic rendering (NPR)

Why Join Stellar?

• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Culture: A collaborative, ego free environment where your technical expertise and leadership style are truly valued.
• Compensation: The salary range for this Supervisor position is between $103,000 and $125,000 CAD per year, based on your level of leadership experience.

At Stellar Creative Lab, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to creativity and collaboration. We’re committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where everyone can thrive. We're always looking for ways to improve accessibility, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with us.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to BC Residents, Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents.