Lighting Artist

Untold Studios.

. Create lighting setups for projects ranging from CG assets integrated into live-action plates to full CG shots .

Posted 10/22/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lighting setups, asset look development, and rendering techniques using industry-standard software. Proficient in troubleshooting and optimizing rendering scenes while collaborating effectively with production teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lighting Setup CreationHoudini Shader DevelopmentAsset Pipeline AssemblyRendering OptimizationACES Colour Space Application

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Hard Skills

Lighting TechniquesLook DevelopmentRendering SoftwareShader DevelopmentCG TechniquesAsset CreationTroubleshootingDiagnosing Rendering ScenesOptimizing Farm LogsPhysically Plausible Shader Creation

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailClear CommunicationCollaborationReceiving FeedbackKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

HoudiniSubstanceMariLinux Operating Systems

Industry Keywords

CG AssetsLive-Action IntegrationTexture MapsShader NetworksRender PassesAOVsCreative BriefsProduction SchedulesArtistic Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create lighting setups for projects ranging from CG assets integrated into live-action plates to full CG shots
Handle asset look development through texture maps and shader networks
Assemble lighting scenes from various discipline departments using the asset pipeline
Receive creative briefs, attend dailies, and interpret and address constructive feedback
Apply CG techniques and artistic principles to create new or pre-existing setups
Create rough composites from render passes and AOVs before compositing
Collaborate with compositors to ensure render passes are consistent and seamlessly integrated
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and optimise rendering scenes and farm logs
Liaise regularly with production and leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Own workload from project start through deadline
Work collaboratively and share knowledge and skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent eye for detail
Good understanding of rendering and lookdev techniques and technologies in industry-standard software
Working knowledge of rendering software and shader development in Houdini
Experience with asset creation software such as Substance and Mari
Ability to assemble lighting scenes using the asset pipeline
Knowledge of CG techniques and artistic principles
Ability to apply ACES colour space theory throughout the rendering pipeline
Understanding of physically plausible shader creation
Understanding of Linux operating systems
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and optimise rendering scenes and farm logs
Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and professionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing development support
Personal progression plan
Collaborative team environment
Opportunity to share knowledge and skills