CG Lighting Artist

TL;DR

Senior CG Lighting Artist: Creating and optimizing high-quality visual lighting for 3D animated films and episodic series with an accent on graphic stylization and technical problem-solving. Focus on maintaining consistency across shots, integrating rendered elements with compositors, and troubleshooting complex lighting and rendering issues.

Location: Hybrid in Sydney, New South Wales, with options for remote work if able to align to Sydney hours.

Company

hirify.global is a dynamic and innovative animation studio specializing in award-winning 2D and 3D family-focused entertainment.

What you will do

• Work closely with compositors and creative Leads to achieve the VFX Supervisor's brief.
• Utilize provided tools (Arnold, Katana, Nuke) to execute and deliver high-quality visual styles.
• Maintain consistency of lighting across all shots and optimize rendering.
• Collaborate with compositors to finalize shots within production quotas.
• Interpret creative briefs and solve potential problems with assigned tasks.
• Self-manage and complete tasks within production deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of production experience in 3D animated films or episodic series.
• Portfolio demonstrating mature, graphic stylization (e.g., Spiderverse, Arcane).
• Experience lighting and rendering with Arnold using Katana.
• Proficiency in Nuke for creating pre-composite trees.
• Ability to optimize and troubleshoot lighting and rendering problems.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on exciting projects like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Netflix series.
• Industry-leading studio space with cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, and games room.
• Daily breakfast, cake days, movie nights, and social events.
• Hybrid work approach with flexible work-from-home days.
• Career development, training, and support opportunities.
• Access to mental health resources, free counselling, and holistic wellbeing support.