Freelance Lighting Artist (VFX)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid.

Company

hirify.global is a VFX creative studio producing content for audiences through collaborative work across world-class talent and clients.

What you will do

• Create lighting setups for projects ranging from matching CG assets into live-action plates to full-CG shots.
• Develop asset lookdev through texture maps and shader networks using Houdini and asset creation software.
• Assemble lighting scenes from assets supplied by multiple departments and apply CG techniques and artistic principles.
• Create rough composites from render passes and AOVs, then collaborate with compositors to ensure seamless shot integration.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and optimize rendering scenes and farm logs.
• Attend dailies, interpret feedback, and manage work from project start through deadlines while liaising with production and leads.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of rendering software and shader development in Houdini.
• Experience with asset creation software such as Substance and Mari.
• Understanding of rendering, lookdev techniques, and industry-standard software.
• Ability to apply colour space theory, including ACES, across the rendering pipeline.
• Understanding of physically plausible shader creation.
• Understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge, communicate clearly, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Ability to manage workload and meet schedules and deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work in London.
• Collaborative creative community with a focus on high-quality content.
• Ongoing development support and a personal progression plan.
• Close support from colleagues throughout the role.