Lighting TD – Junior

Framestore is hiring a Junior Lighting TD based in Melbourne, Australia for a six-month contract running October 2026 through March 2027. This role sits within the lighting department and covers the full scope of lighting and rendering work required to deliver photo-realistic VFX shots for high-end feature film production. It suits a TD who is building their feature film credits and wants hands-on experience inside a structured VFX pipeline on ambitious projects.

About the Role

The lighting department at Framestore works directly with CG Supervisors and Sequence Leads to take shots from assembly through to final render-ready output. As a Junior Lighting TD, your day moves between building CG scene setups, responding to shot notes, and coordinating render passes with compositors to hit sequence milestones. The work is grounded in photo-real image-making, which means close attention to real-world light behaviour and how it translates into the CG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble CG scenes with the correct assets pulled from relevant departments, ensuring shot elements are properly integrated before lighting begins.
• Light shots to brief under the direction of the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, or Sequence Lead, maintaining consistency across sequences.
• Analyse the colour temperature, intensity, and direction of practical light sources from on-set reference and replicate those conditions accurately in CG.
• Develop shots in close collaboration with the shot Compositor, rendering non-lighting passes as required to support the compositing workflow.
• Build and optimise rendering setups to manage render farm usage efficiently without compromising final image quality.
• Wrangle assets or elements from other departments as needed, submitting shots for review and incorporating supervisor notes through to final delivery.

What You Bring

• Prior experience in a lighting or rendering role within a VFX studio or post-production environment, at junior or trainee level.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard lighting and rendering tools used in a feature film VFX pipeline.
• Familiarity with CG scene assembly processes and the interdepartmental handoffs that are standard across VFX production workflow.
• The ability to manage personal deadlines and communicate schedule status clearly to production and leads.
• Valid work rights in Australia, as the role requires candidates to be eligible to work in the country for the full contract term.

Why This Role

Framestore has an established record in high-end film VFX, with multiple Academy Award wins behind the studio and a slate that puts its artists on productions with top-tier directors. For a Junior Lighting TD looking to build feature film credits in a serious production environment, a six-month contract with this team in Melbourne is a real step forward. The structured pipeline and direct supervisor access make it a strong environment for developing technical depth quickly.

Apply now for the Junior Lighting TD position at Framestore and bring your CG lighting skills to a team working at the top of the industry.