Mid Lighting Artist - Expression of Interest

*Please note this is a fixed-term, 18 weeks contract, starting November 23rd, with a potential extension*
Are you a well-rounded Lighting Artist who is passionate about working on upcoming film, television and advertising projects? The Embassy is hiring a Mid Lighting Artist to join our team!
About The Embassy
The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands in film, television and advertising.
Award-Winning
We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.
About You
The Lighting Artist can independently light, render, and do moderate-level compositing of very complex shots, needing only initial direction and guidance from their supervisors. They are good communicators who can give and receive feedback and apply it to their work. They will accomplish project-specific tasks and be responsible for maintaining a high-level overview of the status and quality of their progress. They possess strong expert knowledge of lighting skills needed to accomplish the task.
Your Role
Light and render shots. Take a shot to a final quality, hitting all notes.
Ensure shots meet rendering requirements.
Meet project milestones and deadlines on time.
Collaborate with other artists to share knowledge and techniques.
Make corrections and adjustments requested by the supervisor.
Your Qualifications
3+ years of Lighting experience in commercials, film, or TV
Skilled knowledge of Houdini and Nuke
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Ability to take direction positively and work well within a team
Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the VFX pipeline
Good understanding of colour/lighting
Good understanding of physically plausible rendering
Understanding of rendering efficiency, providing assets to effectively work within the different shot requirements
Lookdev experience is a bonus
We Offer
Flexible hybrid/remote work environment
Strong emphasis on work-life balance with standard working hours of 9am–5pm
Paid lunch break
Paid Sick days from day one
Group benefits for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees
Paid Float Days for eligible employees
Summer and Christmas parties
Centrally located office space for those who enjoy in-person collaboration
Fully stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks and drinks
Friday Happy Hour - join the team every Friday at 4pm, in person or remotely, for a casual wind-down chat over drinks
The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
Ready to grow your career with a unique VFX studio? Apply today with your resume and demo reel!
Please note: At this time, we are only accepting applications from those who are legally eligible to work in Canada and are currently BC residents or willing to establish BC residency for the duration of the contract.

Employment type
Fixed-Term

Work arrangement
Yes