Senior Lighting Artist

Outpost VFX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious team as a Lighting Artist at a forward-thinking VFX company. You will play a crucial role in illuminating high-end episodic and film productions, collaborating closely with talented professionals to create stunning visuals. Your expertise in industry-standard software and understanding of VFX lighting principles will be key in enhancing the mood and atmosphere of each project. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a positive culture within the VFX community while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values personal growth and development.

Benefits

Access to online training platforms

Internal learning and development resources

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proficient in industry-standard software for lighting in VFX.
• Strong understanding of lighting principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 2D & 3D teams on film and episodic productions.
• Enhance visual storytelling through effective lighting techniques.

Skills

Maya

Houdini

Arnold

Nuke

VFX lighting principles

Shading networks

LookDev techniques

Detail and composition

Job description

We believe in making people matter at Outpost. We want to build a creative environment where everyone feels valued, treated with respect and able to make a positive difference every day. We’re ambitious and growing quickly but our focus remains on nurturing personal connections, supporting one another as well as making time to celebrate our collective successes. We’re always on the lookout for how we can do things better to enhance the experience of our team, our clients and the world around us.

What's in it for you?

At Outpost you have the chance to make a valuable contribution, not only to the amazing high end episodic and film productions you’ll be working on, but also in developing the positive culture that we want to spread throughout the VFX community.

You will have access to training through online training platforms as well as our own internal learning and development resources. And as a growing team there are always opportunities to progress your career or move into a different area to further your development. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.

You’ll also get to work alongside the incredibly talented, friendly, and genuine individuals that make up Outpost!

Job Description

As a Lighting artist, you’ll be working alongside our incredible 2D & 3D team in Montreal. Lending your illumination skills and eye for mood setting to a variety of film and episodic productions. Whether it’s matching a plate, enhancing a LookDev or lighting a full CG shot, there’s plenty for you to sink your teeth into.

Qualifications

• Industry standard software knowledge (Maya, Houdini, Arnold, Nuke…)
• Understanding of VFX lighting principles.
• A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting.
• Good knowledge of Shading networks and LookDev techniques.

Additional Information

What happens next?

If you think Outpost sounds like a good fit for you, or you simply want to chat with someone about the role and our culture, get in touch today!

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.