We are seeking a Compositing & Lighting Artist with a strong creative and technical background to help set up animated shots in Blender. This role focuses on lighting, rendering, shot preparation, and basic compositing. Experience with cloth simulation and 2D facial animation is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Set up animated shots in Blender, ensuring clean scene organization and efficient workflow.
- Develop appealing lighting setups that match project style and visual direction.
- Prepare and manage render layers / passes and oversee rendering for final shots.
- Perform basic compositing, integrating 3D renders, effects, and enhancements into polished final sequences.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to lighting, rendering, shaders, and scene optimization.
- Collaborate closely with directors to ensure visual consistency.
- Maintain clear naming conventions and pipeline standards for all shot files.
- Assist with cloth simulation setups when needed (nice to have).
- Support 2D facial animation integration on 3D characters when applicable (nice to have).
Requirements
Proven experience as a Compositing & Lighting Artist , preferably in animation or 3D production.Strong proficiency in Blender , specifically in lighting, shading, rendering, and scene setup.Ability to create appealing and consistent lighting setups that match project style and art direction.Experience preparing and managing render layers / passes and handling final renders.Solid understanding of basic compositing workflows and integrating 3D elements into final shots.Ability to troubleshoot issues related to lighting , rendering , shaders , and scene optimization .Strong sense of composition, light, color, and mood for cinematic visuals.Ability to collaborate closely with directors and follow visual guidelines.Strong file / scene management skills, including proper naming conventions and pipeline standards.Nice to Have (Optional Requirements)
Experience with cloth simulation , physics, and FX workflows.Ability to animate or integrate 2D facial animation within a 3D pipeline.Familiarity with color grading and advanced compositing tools such as After Effects , Nuke , or Fusion .General artistic background in illustration, cinematography, or color theory.Benefits
A collaborative and supportive work environment.Opportunities to enhance your design skills and portfolio