Senior Lighting Artist

Responsibilities

• Light hero shots and complex sequences that set the visual benchmark for the team
• Maintain lighting consistency and mood across multiple shots to ensure sequence continuity
• Collaborate closely with the compositing department to ensure seamless render integration
• Debug technical scene issues, including render artifacts and broken setups
• Mentor mid-level and junior artists through feedback and technical support
• Optimize scenes for efficiency and identify opportunities for render savings
• Maintain clean, structured, and versioned lighting setups
• Contribute to the improvement of templates, tools, and cross-department workflows

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in VFX or a related field
• Expert proficiency in Houdini lighting (SOPs) and Arnold
• Strong understanding of physical light behavior, shading, and photorealism
• Experience with USD/LOPs workflows
• Proficiency in Python or HScript for automation and lighting tools
• Solid grasp of render settings, AOV planning, and compositing integration
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

About the Company

One Of Us is a creative studio dedicated to high-end visual effects and digital artistry.