Mid Lighting and Compositing Artist

Blue Zoo Production; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a passionate Mid Lighting and Compositing Artist to join their dynamic team. This role involves working collaboratively to create stunning visuals, focusing on atmospheric lighting and color grading, while meeting production deadlines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid working environment, contributing creatively and technically to deliver high-quality content. If you have a positive attitude and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity to work in a vibrant studio setting could be perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in animation production and a strong grasp of lighting techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and take feedback positively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of lighting and compositing artists to meet production deadlines.
• Manage shots efficiently and ensure clear communication through all stages of production.

Skills

Animation production experience

Atmospheric lighting

Colour grading

Denoising render

Creative problem solving

Tools

Nuke

Python scripting

Job description

We are on the lookout for a talented and super keen Mid Lighting and Compositing artist for one of our shows.

Our L&C artists are masters of mood, light and detail. Their day-to-day focuses on tailored render layers, artful colour grading and production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients. They are also great collaborators, working as a team to share and develop their technical and artistic skills to deliver high quality content for our audiences.

The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to come into our London studio at least 2 days a week, in a hybrid working model. Currently, we're unable to consider VISA sponsorship.

Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Day to Day:

• Working as part of a team of lighting and compositing artists, and regularly communicating between your Team Lead and Director
• Managing your shots and your time efficiently to meet those deadlines!
• Making sure your work is communicating clearly from blocking through to the final animation
• Acting on notes and feedback from your Directors

Must Have:

• Animation production experience
• Knowledge of atmospheric lighting, colour grading and denoising render
• Knowledge of Nuke as a tool to composite render layers
• Positive attitude and be happy to share knowledge and skills with other team members
• Ability to receive feedback and respond well to direction
• Enjoy being a team player and great collaborator
• Ability to work independently and be reliable
• Creative problem solving skills

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of Python scripting