Senior Lighting & Compositing Artist - Visual Storytelling

ICON Creative Studio; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental, vision

Prescription drug and paramedical

Mental health resources

Pet-friendly studio

Onsite gym

Regular social events

Direct deposit

Job summary

ICON Creative Studio in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Senior Lighting / Compositing Artist to lead lighting and look development, manage complex setups, and ensure sequence color and consistency across productions.

You will collaborate with Art Directors and other departments, push technical and creative boundaries, and support the team to deliver high-quality CG visuals on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a lighting/compositing role in animation, VFX, or a similar production environment.
• Strong proficiency in Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Light, render, and composite shots through to final approval using Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
• Develop and implement advanced lighting setups that elevate storytelling.
• Perform look development of CG assets and create reusable light rigs.
• Maintain visual continuity across sequences and ensure all shots fit the established style.
• Troubleshoot lighting, rendering, and compositing issues proactively.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Supervisors, and other departments to solve creative and technical challenges.
• Achieve quota targets and assist with complex or hero shots when needed.
• Provide creative feedback and support to team members, helping to elevate overall sequence quality.
• Optimize lighting scenes and compositing scripts for performance and consistency.

Skills

Maya

Arnold

Nuke

Python scripting

Lighting

Tools

Maya

Arnold

Nuke

Job description

ICON Creative Studio in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Senior Lighting / Compositing Artist to lead lighting and look development, manage complex setups, and ensure sequence color and consistency across productions.

You will collaborate with Art Directors and other departments, push technical and creative boundaries, and support the team to deliver high-quality CG visuals on tight deadlines.