Lighting/Compositing Artist (On-Site)

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in Vancouver, BC. We are seeking a Lighting/Compositing Artist to join our team, working on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms.

Requirements

• Basic experience with Maya and Arnold
• Familiarity with Nuke or other compositing software is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take feedback
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• Understanding of lighting fundamentals and interest in storytelling through light
• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Film, Fine Arts, or a related field
• Knowledge of Maya, Arnold, and Nuke
• Scripting ability in relevant languages including Python highly desirable
• Good communication skills
• Prior experience developing set light rigs
• Strong proficiency in Maya, Arnold, and Nuke
• Understanding of look development workflows and CG lighting best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong scripting ability in Python or MEL is a plus
• Ability to manage technical complexity across sequences
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working under tight deadlines—including occasional overtime
• 3+ years of experience in a lighting/compositing role in animation, VFX, or a similar production environment

Benefits

• Direct deposit
• Generous benefits package