Senior Lighting TD (VFX)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting TD (VFX): Executing high-quality shot lighting and rendering for feature film and broadcast projects with an accent on technical troubleshooting and pipeline integration. Focus on utilizing Solaris, Maya, and Houdini to achieve photorealistic results in a fast-paced production environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading visual effects and animation studio creating award-winning content for feature films, television, and multiplatform media.

What you will do

• Collaborate with lighting leads and supervisors to deliver high-quality VFX shots.
• Utilize ray tracing and path tracing renderers to achieve industry-standard visuals.
• Troubleshoot complex pipeline issues to ensure smooth production workflows.
• Perform look development and shader setup tasks as required.
• Maintain artistic consistency across high-end live-action productions.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in VFX lighting.
• Minimum 6 months of production experience with Solaris.
• Must be available to start before the end of June 2026 for a 3-month contract.
• Proven experience on high-end feature films, commercials, or TV productions.
• Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, or Clarisse.
• Strong technical grounding in production-quality renderers like Mantra, Renderman, or Arnold.

Nice to have

• Experience producing photoreal work for live-action VFX.
• Basic compositing skills using Nuke.
• Broad background as a Generalist TD.
• Experience with Katana.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a global team of over 9,000 creative professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to award-winning feature film and television projects.
• Commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Supportive culture that values individual differences and professional growth.