Senior Lighting Artist (Animation)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting Artist (Animation): Responsible for the lighting of an animated series following its artistic direction with an accent on technical precision and visual quality. Focus on collaborating with technical teams, implementing feedback, and maintaining high aesthetic standards within the production pipeline.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Angoulême, France

Company

hirify.global is an animation production studio currently working on the Astroboy animated series.

What you will do

• Execute lighting for an animated series in alignment with the project's artistic direction.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams under the supervision of the lead.
• Ensure high-quality output while strictly adhering to production deadlines.
• Implement feedback and artistic direction effectively.
• Maintain rigorous standards of detail and aesthetic consistency.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the animation and VFX industry.
• Proficiency in Maya and Arnold.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and rigorously.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong aesthetic sense.
• Knowledge and experience in lighting and rendering.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with Redshift.
• Experience providing guidance to other lighters.
• Deep understanding of color spaces and ACES/OCIO color pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on the Astroboy animated series.
• Project-based contract for 8-10 months.
• Collaborative environment working with technical and artistic teams.