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Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Why work at ICON?</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources. 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This role is ideal for someone looking to deepen their skills in lighting and compositing while contributing to a fast-paced production environment.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Light, render, and composite shots through to approval using Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Modify and enhance existing light setups to support storytelling and scene continuity.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across shots and sequences.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Work closely with Art Directors and Supervisors to match visual direction.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Tune lighting passes in compositing to improve the overall image quality.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Meet assigned shot quotas and deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Communicate effectively with Production and supervisors regarding progress and issues.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Proactively seek feedback and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Identify technical issues and relay them to the appropriate team members.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Become familiar with studio pipeline, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Be comfortable working occasional overtime to meet deadlines.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Skills and Experience</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Basic experience with Maya and Arnold.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with Nuke or other compositing software is preferred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong attention to detail and willingness to take feedback.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of lighting fundamentals and interest in storytelling through light.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Intermediate Lighting / Compositing Artist</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Overview</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">As an Intermediate Lighting / Compositing Artist, you will play a key role in bringing animated scenes to life through thoughtful lighting, rendering, and compositing. You'll work on shots of varying complexity, collaborating across departments to maintain visual continuity and elevate the quality of the final product. With strong technical and artistic skills, you’ll help maintain show style while meeting project deadlines and contributing to the overall success of the team.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop and implement captivating lighting setups to enhance the visual appeal and storytelling in animated sequences.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Work closely with the Art, Animation, and FX teams to ensure consistent and visually appealing lighting across different project elements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Troubleshoot and problem-solve lighting issues to achieve desired results.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Implement post-processing effects and adjustments to achieve the desired look and feel.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Composite renders together to create cohesive and visually stunning scenes.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive visual style and continuity.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with the Art Director, Lighting Supervisor, and fellow artists to meet project objectives and deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide constructive feedback and support to team members.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Utilize industry-standard software and tools effectively.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Skills and Experience</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Film, Fine Arts, or a related field.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of Maya</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of Arnold</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of relevant compositing software including Nuke preferred</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Scripting ability in relevant languages including Python highly desirable</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Good communication skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Prior experience developing set light rigs</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Senior Lighting / Compositing Artist</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Overview</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">     As a Senior Lighting / Compositing Artist, you will bring creative and technical expertise to the LRC team, setting the visual tone through advanced lighting and compositing techniques. You’ll manage complex lighting setups, collaborate across departments, and help maintain the overall aesthetic and technical integrity of sequences. Your problem-solving skills and artistic eye will drive visual excellence across all stages of production.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Light, render, and composite shots through to final approval using Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop and implement advanced lighting setups that elevate storytelling.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Perform look development of CG assets and create reusable light rigs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain visual continuity across sequences and ensure all shots fit the established style.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Troubleshoot lighting, rendering, and compositing issues proactively.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Supervisors, and other departments to solve creative and technical challenges.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Achieve quota targets and assist with complex or hero shots when needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide creative feedback and support to team members, helping to elevate overall sequence quality.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Optimize lighting scenes and compositing scripts for performance and consistency.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support interdepartmental communication, particularly for asset or technical issues.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Take initiative in pipeline and workflow improvements.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Skills and Experience</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong proficiency in Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of look development workflows and CG lighting best practices.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong scripting ability in Python or MEL is a plus.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to manage technical complexity across sequences.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working under tight deadlines—including occasional overtime.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">3+ years of experience in a lighting/compositing role in animation, VFX, or a similar production environment.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">--</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. 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