Rodeo FX is hiring Lighting Supervisor, Bengaluru

Festybay; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo FX Bengaluru is seeking a Lighting Supervisor to lead the artistic and technical direction of the Lighting team in Bengaluru. You will oversee lighting quality across shots, guide artists through production, and work with VFX, CG, Compositing and Production to deliver visuals that match the project’s creative vision.

You will also influence Houdini lighting workflows and contribute to production tools, documentation, and best practices within a growing studio, balancing artistic quality

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional VFX experience in feature film or episodic projects.
• Significant experience as Lighting Lead or Lighting Supervisor.
• Advanced knowledge of Houdini lighting.
• Strong production experience with Karma and/or Arnold.
• Excellent understanding of lighting, color, atmosphere, and visual storytelling.
• Proven experience leading and reviewing Lighting artists.
• Fluent English communication and collaboration across studios.

Responsibilities

• Define lighting approaches for shots and sequences.
• Maintain visual consistency across multiple shots.
• Collaborate with VFX, CG, and Compositing teams to match project look.
• Review lighting during dailies and provide practical feedback.
• Lead and motivate the Lighting team.
• Balance workloads with Production and manage risks.
• Improve Houdini lighting workflows and document processes.
• Ensure lighting work is production-ready and meets standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

English

Tools

Houdini lighting

Karma/Arnold

Flow Production Tracking / ShotGrid

Nuke

USD

Job description

Rodeo FX is looking for a Lighting Supervisor to lead the artistic and technical direction of the Lighting team at its growing Bengaluru studio. You will oversee lighting quality across shots and sequences, guide artists through production, and work closely with VFX, CG, Compositing, and Production teams to deliver work that matches the project’s creative vision.

This is a leadership role for an experienced VFX lighting professional who can balance artistic quality, technical problem-solving, production deadlines, and team development. You will also contribute to Houdini-based workflows, pipeline improvements, and the continued growth of the Bengaluru Lighting department.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Department: Rodeo FX – 3D

Pipeline USD, CG, Compositing

Production Tools Flow Production Tracking / ShotGrid or equivalent

Leadership Lighting Team Supervision and Artist Development

Portfolio Strong photorealistic lighting work required

About Rodeo FX

Rodeo FX is an award-winning creative company specializing in visual effects, animation, advertising, and experiential content.

The company collaborates with major entertainment and streaming companies, including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony.

In 2026, Rodeo FX opened its newest studio in Bengaluru, expanding its global network across Canada, the United States, Europe, and India.

Located at International Tech Park Bengaluru, the 40,000-square-foot studio is designed to accommodate up to 400 artists and supports both Rodeo FX and Mikros Animation.

The Bengaluru team works as part of Rodeo FX’s global pipeline, collaborating with artists, supervisors, and production teams across multiple international locations.

About the Role

As a Lighting Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall lighting quality delivered by the team.

You will turn creative direction into practical lighting approaches, provide feedback during production, approve work, solve technical challenges, and help artists achieve the required visual quality.

You will also work closely with Production to manage workload, identify risks, and keep sequences moving toward delivery.

Beyond day-to-day supervision, the role gives you an opportunity to help improve Houdini lighting workflows, tools, documentation, and production practices within a growing studio.

What You’ll Own

You will help establish how lighting should look and behave across a project.

• Define lighting approaches for shots and sequences.
• Maintain visual consistency across multiple shots.
• Work with VFX, CG, and Compositing Supervisors to match the overall project look.
• Review lighting during dailies and provide practical feedback.
• Adjust creative approaches based on client and supervisor feedback.

You will provide direction and support to Lighting artists throughout production.

• Lead and motivate the Lighting team.
• Provide clear artistic and technical guidance.
• Help artists understand expectations and priorities.
• Participate in artist casting and shot assignments.
• Work with Production to balance workloads.
• Monitor artist progress and identify support needs.
• Address performance concerns professionally and quickly.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous development within the team.

You will help ensure that lighting work is both visually strong and technically production-ready.

• Ensure renders follow studio technical standards.
• Review scene organization, naming, optimization, and render quality.
• Troubleshoot lighting and rendering problems.
• Identify recurring technical issues and recommend solutions.
• Work with Pipeline and HOD teams on Houdini lighting tools.
• Participate in testing and improving lighting tools.
• Document workflows and project-specific techniques.
• Help maintain consistent technical practices across projects.

You will work closely with Production to keep the Lighting team aligned with project schedules.

• Help plan sequence timelines.
• Review workloads and delivery progress.
• Track upcoming deadlines and potential bottlenecks.
• Communicate production risks early.
• Help prioritize tasks when schedules change.
• Adjust lighting strategies according to production needs.
• Participate in intermediate reviews and final delivery discussions.
• Contribute to post-mortems and team retrospectives.

A key part of the role is helping the department work more efficiently.

• Define practical lighting workflows for different project requirements.
• Recommend improvements to existing processes.
• Contribute to the development of reusable tools and methods.
• Work with Pipeline and technical teams to improve production efficiency.
• Help document successful workflows for future projects.
• Adapt workflows when creative or technical requirements change.

This role goes beyond reviewing shots. As Lighting Supervisor, you will help create an environment where artists can work efficiently, understand expectations, solve problems, and deliver consistently strong work.

Your impact will be visible across four areas:

Area

Your Focus

Creative Visual quality, lighting style, composition, color and realism

Technical Houdini workflows, rendering, USD and pipeline standards

People Artist guidance, development, communication and team support

Production Scheduling, workload, priorities, risks and delivery

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional VFX experience in feature film and/or episodic productions.
• Significant experience as a Lighting Lead, Lighting Supervisor, or equivalent senior role.
• Advanced knowledge of Houdini lighting.
• Strong production experience with Karma and/or Arnold.
• Excellent understanding of lighting, composition, color, atmosphere, and visual storytelling.
• Proven experience leading and reviewing Lighting artists.
• Strong understanding of the complete VFX production pipeline.
• Good knowledge of CG-to-Compositing workflows.
• Advanced knowledge of Universal Scene Description (USD).
• Familiarity with Nuke.
• Experience with Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) or an equivalent production tracking system.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain focused and make decisions under production pressure.
• Strong professional English communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teams across multiple studios and time zones.

Additional Experience

The following would be valuable:

• Experience contributing to lighting tool development.
• Python or technical scripting knowledge.
• Experience improving Houdini workflows.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Experience participating in client reviews or presentations.
• Experience helping establish workflows within a new or growing studio.

Work Arrangement

Work Arrangement

Details

Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Work Mode Fully on-site

Working Days 5 days per week

Studio Rodeo FX Bengaluru

Department 3D / Lighting

Team Interaction Lighting, CG, VFX, Compositing and Production

Environment Collaborative studio-based workplace

What Makes This Role Different?

This position combines creative supervision, technical leadership, and people management.

You won’t only be reviewing lighting shots. You will have an opportunity to influence how the Lighting department operates as the Bengaluru studio continues to grow.

• Establishing lighting workflows for a growing team.
• Improving Houdini-based lighting tools and processes.
• Developing artists and future lighting leads.
• Creating more consistent approaches across projects.
• Solving complex production and rendering challenges.
• Working with international supervisors and production teams.
• Helping build the culture and working practices of the Bengaluru studio.

Who Would Succeed in This Role?

This role is suited to someone who can move comfortably between creative discussions, technical troubleshooting, and team leadership.

You should be able to:

• Explain complex lighting decisions clearly.
• Give artists feedback they can immediately apply.
• Protect visual quality while respecting production schedules.
• Identify technical problems before they become delivery issues.
• Stay organized when priorities change.
• Work effectively with multiple departments.
• Support artists while maintaining clear production expectations.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ::

Rodeo FX is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace where different perspectives and experiences are valued. The company believes that diverse teams bring different ideas and viewpoints that can strengthen creative work and collaboration.

Use of AI in Recruitment ::

Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools during certain parts of the recruitment process, including interview transcription or preliminary application analysis.

Some of these tools may be provided by third-party companies, and data may be processed outside Quebec. AI tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by Rodeo FX’s recruitment team and hiring managers.

Prepare your CV/resume and lighting portfolio or demo reel, highlighting your strongest work in photorealistic lighting, Houdini, rendering, and VFX production.