Lighting TD (VFX)

TL;DR

Lighting TD (VFX): Creating high-fidelity lighting for assets, environments, and characters for feature films and episodic series with an accent on photorealistic imagery and physically plausible lighting. Focus on solving complex shot problems independently, integrating advanced rendering technologies, and maintaining strict artistic style across high-end productions.

Location: Must be based in or able to relocate to be onsite in Vancouver, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a world-renowned visual effects company specializing in high-end cinematic imagery for feature films and episodic series.

What you will do

• Create cinematic lighting for all assets, environments, and characters to achieve specific artistic styles.
• Collaborate closely with CG supervisors, CG Asset Leads, Art Directors, and Texture artists.
• Solve demanding shot problems independently to ensure high-fidelity photorealistic results.
• Apply principles of physically plausible lighting, shading, and lensing in VFX production.
• Operate within complex production workflows and pipeline environments on Linux.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of production experience in feature films, episodic series, or equivalent.
• Expert proficiency in Katana, Maya, Houdini, or equivalent DCC packages.
• Expert knowledge of rendering technologies such as Renderman, Arnold, V-Ray, or similar.
• Deep understanding of digital cinematic lighting regarding story, mood, character, framing, and color.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to be onsite in Vancouver, Canada.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with scripting and programming in Python, Lua, and/or C/C++.
• Experience in adjacent domains such as Shading, FX, Compositing, and Environment Layout.
• Experience working with highly complex scenes including natural effects simulations (water, fire, destruction).
• Ability to construct physically-based shading networks, particularly using MaterialX.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse and talented team environment where all crew are welcomed and respected.
• Commitment to a discrimination-free experience and a supportive workplace.
• Culture that values open minds and encourages crew to be themselves.
• Focus on delivering world-class quality in a resilient and constructive workspace.