Senior Lighting Artist

Barnstorm VFX

Senior Lighting Artist creating high-quality lighting and rendering for VFX at Barnstorm VFX. Collaborating with teams to produce photorealistic visuals for film and television.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lighting and rendering for VFX, with a strong focus on photorealistic rendering, look development, and optimization. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and mentor junior artists while maintaining high-quality standards in fast-paced production environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lighting PrinciplesMaya ProficiencyPhotorealistic RenderingLook DevelopmentProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Lighting SetupRendering OptimizationColor TheoryCompositionMaterials and ShadersAOVsCG Integration WorkflowsVFX Production Pipelines

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ArnoldRedshift

Industry Keywords

VFXTV ProductionFilm ProductionStreaming Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supplemental health coverage
Opportunity to participate in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Paid time off