Mid Lighting Artist - TMNT 2

Rodeo FX; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CGI animation studio in Montreal seeks a skilled Lighting Artist to enhance projects with exceptional lighting and rendering techniques. You will work in a dynamic, bilingual environment, collaborating closely with teams in Paris. Ideal candidates will possess solid proficiency in lighting tools like Katana and Maya, have a good understanding of lighting theory, and be a team player with a strong visual sense. This role provides an opportunity to work on creative projects with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in lighting and rendering tools like Katana and Arnold.
• Understanding of lighting theory and troubleshooting skills.
• Team-oriented with good visual sense.

Responsibilities

• Light and render shots using established tools.
• Match lighting for consistency across sequences.
• Integrate 3D elements while maintaining consistent light.

Skills

Solid proficiency in lighting tools and renderers (e.g., Katana, Maya, Arnold)

Good understanding of lighting theory, shading, and rendering passes

Ability to troubleshoot render or lighting problems independently

Good visual sense of color, composition, and light

Team player with attention to detail

Good knowledge of Nuke or another node-based compositing software

Basic English skills (spoken and written)

Job description

Overview

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation creative studio. Providing filmmakers with top-tier animation and CGI services through a complete range of front and back-end creative services to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life in every format, for every platform. We provide end-to-end animation services, uniting industry-leading talent across our global network of creative studios located in Montreal and Paris. We help filmmakers define and develop their vision from script to screen, making every project truly unique.

Responsibilities

• Light and render shots using established lighting rigs and tools.
• Match lighting across sequences and ensure consistency with lookdev and compositing.
• Follow lighting directions provided by Leads and Supervisors.
• Integrate 3D elements while maintaining consistency in light, color, and mood.
• Maintain clean and organized scene files.
• Implement feedback and corrections quickly and accurately.
• Motivation to learn and grow in a production environment.
• Communicate effectively with compositing, shading, and confo teams. Ask for support when facing technical or creative issues.
• Participate in reviews and provide feedback on look and integration.

Qualifications

• Solid proficiency in lighting tools and renderers (e.g., Katana, Maya, Arnold, etc.).
• Good understanding of lighting theory, shading, and rendering passes.
• Ability to troubleshoot render or lighting problems independently.
• Good visual sense of color, composition, and light.
• Team player with attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Nuke (or another node-based compositing software).
• Basic English skills (spoken and written).

Optional skills:

• Good understanding of rendering engines (Arnold, Renderman, Redshift, etc.).
• Experience with ShotGrid or equivalent. Good understanding of color, lighting, and photography principles.

Additional Information

The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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