About the role
Company Culture
At Stellar, the goal is to build a studio where people actually want to work. The team faces productions' inevitable ups and downs as a supportive, truly connected unit, prioritizing open communication over working in isolation. The company values honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another. At Stellar Creative Lab, diversity and inclusion are considered key to creativity and collaboration. The studio is committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community.
The Opportunity
Stellar is staffing up for a new Marvel Studios streaming series and is seeking Lighting and Compositing Artists across all experience levels. This role involves illuminating the world and characters for the show. The position combines a strong aesthetic eye, a deep understanding of depth of field, color theory, and material design.
Responsibilities
Lighting and Compositing Execution
- Take ownership of the lighting, rendering, and compositing of shots, ensuring they meet a consistently high cinematic standard appropriate to the level of the artist.
- For Seniors: Confidently tackle the most complex hero shots and participate in Asset Look Development or Light Rig creation for use by the team.
- Work seamlessly with multiple media elements to create a cohesive, beautiful final image.
Collaboration and Feedback
- Complete fixes and changes requested by the Lead, Director, or clients with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
- Work closely with the Lead to maintain a clear understanding of deadlines and task assignments, asking questions for clarity when needed.
- For Seniors and Mids: Problem solve collaboratively and help guide or mentor Junior artists when they run into technical hurdles.
Requirements
Must Haves
- Experience:
- Mid: 3 to 5 years of production experience handling moderately complex shots independently.
- Senior: 5+ years of production experience with a proven track record of delivering high-end hero shots and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
- Core Skills: Strong understanding of lighting fundamentals, a fantastic eye for color, contrast, composition, and camera dynamics.
- Software: Excellent understanding and hands-on production experience with Maya and Nuke.
- Rendering: Solid experience with Arnold, including a strong working knowledge of industry-standard rendering concepts and processes.
- Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nice to Haves
- Ability to quickly identify visual cues and follow direction seamlessly from key image references.
- Experience with production software such as Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid) and Deadline.
- Experience in non-photorealistic rendering (NPR).
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible Environment: Flexible hybrid schedule that varies with project and team requirements.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Culture: Collaborative and supportive environment.
Compensation
- Mid: $75,000 to $85,000 CAD per annum.
- Senior: $85,000 to $93,000 CAD per annum.
Application Note
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to BC Residents, Canadians, and Canadian Permanent Residents.