DNEG is hiring a Lighting Supervisor - DNEG Careers

DNEG is looking for a Lighting Supervisor to lead a team in establishing high-quality, photorealistic, and efficient lighting for our shows. You will work under the direction of the VFX or DFX Supervisor, ensuring the work aligns with the director’s creative vision while solving technical problems and mentoring your team.

What You'll Do

• Establish high-quality photorealistic and efficient lighting for shows in line with the director’s creative vision.
• Ensure artists in the team use consistent methodologies to deliver the highest quality of work on time, on budget, and sustainably.
• Solve technical problems, design the approach to shots, and set the creative standard for the team.
• Lead and mentor artists on a show, ensuring communication flows through the team.
• Collaborate with other department supervisors and pipeline teams to maximise render efficiency and streamline scene assembly.
• Be the point of contact for all queries from the production team, working together to assign shots and tasks to the appropriate artist.
• Contribute to the overall development of the pipeline, assisting the Head of CG with implementing new processes to improve operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6+ years of high-end feature film VFX experience
• Proven team supervision experience
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of 3D VFX processes and production pipelines
• Strong knowledge in physical-based rendering - shading, and lighting
• Strong knowledge in render efficiency
• Experience with handling and assembling complex scenes efficiently
• Demonstrates strong skill-set in troubleshooting pipeline issues
• Good understanding of compositing
• Strong artistic eye and understanding of colour, lighting and image analysis
• Extensive experience using 3D software – ideally Houdini, Clarisse or Katana and Nuke
• Extensive experience in modern path tracers like PRMan (19+), Clarisse, Arnold, V-Ray or other
• Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work
• Proven ability to prioritise and perform in dynamic environment

Nice to Have

• Production experience using Houdini, Solaris and USD
• Onset data capturing experience (HDRIs)
• Look development experience
• Experience in Cross Site work (remote collaboration with teams from other locations)

Technical Stack

• 3D Software: Houdini, Clarisse, Katana, Nuke
• Renderers: PRMan (19+), Arnold, V-Ray
• Additional Tools: Solaris, USD

Team & Environment

You will work under the direction of the VFX or DFX Supervisor, lead a team of artists, and collaborate with other department supervisors and pipeline teams.

Work Mode

This is a global role with opportunities in North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai), and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability.