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Senior Lighting-Compositing Artist
Cinesitevancouver · Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 0H8, Canada · Hybrid · Active · $85,000–$115 / hour · BambooHR
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Cinesitevancouver |
| Title | Senior Lighting-Compositing Artist |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Lighting & Compositing |
| Location | Vancouver, Canada |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Fixed Term |
| Salary | $85,000–$115 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | BambooHR |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Cinesitevancouver |
| Source | 72ea51c4-24e3-4f87-a31f-27704fcda759 |
| ATS provider | BambooHR |
Description
Hiring Range : $85,000 to $115 000/year for a 40 hour work week
Start date: August 2026
Please note that only candidates holding a valid Canadian work authorization and residing in BC will be considered for this position.
Behind the scenes at Cinesite
Cinesite is an international visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective, where excellence, expertise, and creativity are valued by all.
The crew you’ll join
The Lighting and Compositing Artist in the Feature Animation team collaborates with the Lead Lighting and Compositing Leads and Supervisors as well as our Head of Lighting to create compelling final imagery . They are responsible for the 3D lighting and rendering of all 3D elements and the final composition of high-quality production plans.
The script
What your day will look like ?
Work with the Lighting Lead and experienced artists to understand the look of individual sequences to achieve technical and artistic objectives while respecting the story;
Receive master shots for sequences and work with direction from the Lighting and Compositing Lead to light and composite them;
Create master light rigs and assemble lighting setups for a sequence in line with the Supervisor's Lighting and compositing indications;
Light and composite shots using Gaffer and Nuke using the predefined light rigs and look development templates provided;
Provide artistic input using your shading and color understanding while harmonizing the creative and technical aspects of each shot;
Problem solve and troubleshoot any artistic and technical issues;
Flag to the Lead, production, and Supervisor any problems and escalate if necessary ;
Ensure that shots meet the render requirements and are completed in a timely fashion in
Renderman ;
Submit shots in dailies and work with the team to discuss and resolve issues pertaining to the shots;
Take direction and any constructive feedback from the supervisors and apply corrective actions that serves the storytelling and the look of the shot.
Your credits
5 years experience in a similar role on animated feature length projects
Proficiency in Katana/Gaffer, Nuke, Houdini Solaris and Renderman ;
Very good understanding of light, shading and colour, as well as of compositing principles and practices;
Ability to work well within a team environment and take direction from Leads as appropriate;
Apprehension of stylized and non photoreal lighting concepts;
Sense of cinematography and story telling;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
The filmmaking experience at Cinesite
Immerse yourself in a creative and inspiring world where you evolve every day in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Maintain a balance between professional and personal life.
Actively contribute to Cinesite's success by sharing your expertise and passion with colleagues and Cinesite partners.
We have fully embraced hybrid work, offering our employees the flexibility to work from home, at the studio, or alternate between the two (with exceptions).
Learn more about our culture here.
To Apply
Candidate experience is at the heart of our processes, guided by our values of fairness, empathy, and transparency. If you want to be part of Cinesite's story, please submit your application online through this website. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted shortly. If your application is not selected for this position, it will remain on file for future opportunities.
Full job record
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| Provider | bamboohr |
| Provider Job Key | 263 |
| Title | Senior Lighting-Compositing Artist |
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| Location Text | Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 0H8, Canada |
| Department | Lighting & Compositing |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | Fixed Term |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | — |
| City | Vancouver |
| Salary Raw | Hiring Range : $85,000 to $115 000/year for a 40 hour work week Start date: August 2026 Please note that only |
| Salary Min | 85,000 |
| Salary Max | 115 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | hour |
| Source URL | https://cinesitevancouver.bamboohr.com/careers/263 |
| Apply URL | https://cinesitevancouver.bamboohr.com/careers/263 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 05:52:44Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:21:01Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:21:01Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-30 05:52:44Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-29 00:00:00Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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