Create and maintain high-quality lighting setups for CG assets, environments, and visual effects.
Produce photorealistic renders that seamlessly match live-action footage.
Collaborate with CG Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, and Compositors to meet the project's artistic and technical goals.
Contribute to look development and the finalization of shots.
Optimize scenes and renders while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Diagnose and solve lighting, rendering, and CG integration issues throughout production.
Work closely with Environment, FX, Look Development, and Compositing teams to ensure visual consistency across departments.
Participate in improving lighting workflows and best practices.
Attend shot reviews and dailies, offering creative and technical solutions.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level artists as needed.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in lighting and rendering for VFX, TV, or film projects.
Strong understanding of lighting principles, composition, color theory, and photorealistic rendering.
Advanced proficiency in Maya and a modern renderer such as Arnold, Redshift, or equivalent.
Experience in look development, materials, shaders, AOVs, and render optimization.
Good understanding of CG integration workflows and compositing requirements.
Ability to interpret artistic direction and work independently.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities.
Experience in production pipelines for TV series or streaming platforms is a plus.

Senior Lighting Artist

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