Senior Lighting Artist: Cinematic Mastery (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Hybrid work arrangement

Visually spectacular projects

Wellness benefits

Access to advanced rendering tools

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to shape mood and atmosphere for cinematic productions. You will light complex scenes, collaborate with art directors and directors of photography, and ensure lighting aligns with the director's vision.

The role requires proficiency with Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift or RenderMan, and experience in Maya, 3ds Max or Blender. Hybrid work combines studio sessions with remote work, and relocation to Vereeniging area is welcome.

Qualifications

• Proven senior lighting experience in film, animation, or games.
• Strong understanding of color theory and photographic lighting.
• Ability to interpret scripts and boards for lighting decisions.
• Experience with render engines and PBR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Light complex 3D scenes and environments to support narrative.
• Collaborate with art directors and DP to achieve the desired look.
• Develop lighting setups that direct focus and emotion.
• Optimize lighting for render efficiency across pipelines.
• Maintain lighting libraries and best practices.
• Troubleshoot lighting-related issues during production.
• Mentor junior lighting artists and uphold visual style.
• Participate in dailies providing lighting input.

Skills

Lighting artistry

Color theory

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Arnold

V-Ray

Redshift

RenderMan

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to shape mood and atmosphere for cinematic productions. You will light complex scenes, collaborate with art directors and directors of photography, and ensure lighting aligns with the director's vision.

The role requires proficiency with Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift or RenderMan, and experience in Maya, 3ds Max or Blender. Hybrid work combines studio sessions with remote work, and relocation to Vereeniging area is welcome.