• Flexible location: Brisbane (junior-mid) or Sydney (senior) - 6-month contract
• Take ownership of lighting, lookdev & problem-solving in Houdini/Solaris/Arnold
• Potential visa sponsorship for senior candidates already in Australia

ABOUT THE STUDIO

Our client is a leading VFX studio working on cutting-edge projects across film, television, and commercials. They are known for pushing creative and technical boundaries while fostering a collaborative environment where artists can thrive.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We're seeking a Lighting Artist with experience in Houdini, Solaris, and Arnold to join the team. Depending on your level, you'll either be based on-site in Brisbane (junior-mid level) or can work from Sydney (senior). The role requires someone who is not just a lighter but also a problem solver, capable of working with shaders, tackling technical challenges, and contributing to look development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Light and render CG assets, environments, and sequences in Houdini/Solaris with Arnold.
• Ensure lighting integrates seamlessly with shaders, lookdev, and final compositing.
• Collaborate with supervisors, compositors, and fellow artists to achieve the creative vision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, optimising lighting/rendering workflows.
• Contribute to shader adjustments and look development when required.
• Deliver high-quality renders on time and to production standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in a VFX studio environment.
• Proficiency with Houdini, Solaris, and Arnold.
• Strong understanding of cinematic lighting, shading, and rendering.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to take on both artistic and technical challenges.
• Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team.
• Location flexibility:
  • Junior-mid level candidates must be based in Brisbane or open to relocating
  • Senior candidates may be based in Sydney or open to relocating
• Australian work rights preferred.
  • Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa sponsorship available for experienced senior artists already in Australia who meet eligibility requirements.

BONUS SKILLS

• Experience with shader creation and optimisation.
• Knowledge of Python or tool-building for lighting/lookdev workflows.
• Previous experience on large-scale film or episodic projects.