Lighter (General Submission)

Company 3 is accepting general submissions for a Lighter based out of Vancouver, BC. This role sits within the CG and VFX pipeline, where the Lighter is responsible for translating lighting concepts into finished shotwork across a range of content types, from long-form features to commercial and marketing projects. It suits a VFX lighting artist who is comfortable owning their shots from lookdev through to render delivery.

About the Role

Company 3’s Curated division handles high-end creative services across the full VFX production pipeline, and this Lighter position supports that work by developing realistic lighting solutions under the direction of CG and VFX supervisors. Day to day, you’re building out scenes in Maya or Houdini, managing render settings, troubleshooting scene issues, and handing off clean passes and pre-comps to the compositing team. This is a remote-eligible role with an hourly rate of $45.00 to $80.00 CAD, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate 2D lighting concepts into fully realized CG shotwork, working directly from the creative direction set by VFX and CG supervisors.
• Develop and refine lighting setups across a range of scenes, applying techniques suited to the look and tone of each individual project.
• Set up and optimize render settings, ensuring efficiency across the full rendering pass structure without sacrificing output quality.
• Debug scene-level issues as they arise during the build-out process, keeping the VFX pipeline moving against production deadlines.
• Prepare pre-comps and check render passes for technical issues before handing elements off to the compositing team.
• Communicate clearly with compositors and production staff to make sure all requested elements are delivered on schedule and to spec.

What You Bring

• Prior professional experience in lighting and rendering within a VFX production environment.
• Hands-on working knowledge of Houdini lighting, with proficiency in Maya and V-Ray.
• Familiarity with Nuke and the ability to pre-comp your own elements is a real advantage here.
• A working understanding of the full VFX pipeline, from asset handoff through to final comp delivery.
• Proven ability to problem-solve independently and adjust your approach when shots change direction mid-schedule.

Why This Role

Company 3 is one of the most recognized names in post-production and VFX services, with a slate that spans color, finishing, animation, matte painting, and compositing for major content creators. The Curated division handles conceptual and CG work at a level that gives lighters real variety across project types and visual styles. This general submission is for future consideration, and candidates selected for follow-up will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team when a position opens.

Submit your resume now for the Lighter role at Company 3 in Vancouver, BC, and get ahead of the opening when it comes available.