Senior Lighting/Compositing Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting/Compositing Artist (Gamedev): Setting the visual tone through advanced lighting and compositing techniques for top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises. Focus on managing complex lighting setups and collaborating across departments to maintain aesthetic and technical integrity.

Location: On-site in Vancouver, British Columbia

Company

hirify.global is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC.

What you will do

• Light, render, and composite shots using Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
• Develop and implement advanced lighting setups.
• Perform look development of CG assets and create reusable light rigs.
• Maintain visual continuity across sequences and ensure shots fit the established style.
• Troubleshoot lighting, rendering, and compositing issues proactively.
• Optimize lighting scenes and compositing scripts for performance and consistency.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
• Understanding of look development workflows and CG lighting best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage technical complexity across sequences.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working under tight deadlines.
• 3+ years of experience in a lighting/compositing role in animation, VFX, or a similar production environment.

Nice to have

• Strong scripting ability in Python or MEL is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms.
• Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe.
• Work with the latest tools and software.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
• Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities and mentorship.