Senior Lighting Artist: Lead Complex Shots & Mentorship

Rodeo FX; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to lead complex shots, mentor junior artists, and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess advanced lighting software skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a keen visual sense. This role includes working closely with a bilingual team and various international partners, ensuring a unique opportunity for creative expression in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with layered AOV workflows and lighting templates.
• Strong visual sense of color, composition, and light.
• Good knowledge of Nuke (or other node-based compositing software).

Responsibilities

• Lead the lighting on complex shots or entire sequences.
• Maintain a consistent visual style while solving creative and technical challenges.
• Optimize lighting setups for efficiency and reusability.

Skills

Advanced expertise in lighting software and rendering engines (e.g., Katana, Maya, Arnold)

Strong understanding of lookdev, shading, and compositing integration

Excellent problem-solving ability

Team player with great attention to detail

Basic English skills (spoken and written)

Tools

Nuke

Python

Job description

A leading visual effects company is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to lead complex shots, mentor junior artists, and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess advanced lighting software skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a keen visual sense. This role includes working closely with a bilingual team and various international partners, ensuring a unique opportunity for creative expression in a global setting.