One Of Us

Film and television visual effects studio

Lighting TD

Art, Graphics & AnimationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Proficiency in Houdini, including SOP-based lighting workflows, and Arnold rendering.
Understanding of light, shadow, colour, and photorealism.
Knowledge of AOVs, render settings, and scene management.
Familiarity with USD/LOPs workflows in Houdini.
Experience with render troubleshooting and lighting automation.
Three to four years of experience in VFX or a related field.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and escalate delays in a timely manner.
Ability to adapt to change, stay focused, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to work independently while maintaining team alignment and standards.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well with others.
Excellent communication skills, including sharing information clearly and actively listening.
Current and full work permit for the region where the candidate will work.

Responsibilities

Light shots in Houdini using SOP-based workflows and Arnold.
Match lighting style, mood, and continuity based on references or templates.
Review slap comps and render passes to ensure renders integrate effectively into comp.
Address missing data, render issues, and workflow inconsistencies; support shots through problem-solving and integration across departments.
Work with comp, layout, and FX teams to align lighting with shot needs.
Keep scenes efficient and caches manageable for farm submission; deliver noise-free, production-ready renders that match the show's creative direction.
Maintain clean lighting scenes with clear naming and version control.
Respond promptly to notes from leads and supervisors and work iteratively to achieve final quality.
Keep the team updated on progress and flag blockers early.
Prioritize tasks, keep meetings and contributions concise, respect others' time, and work independently on briefs while maintaining team alignment and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Karma.

Lighting TD

One Of Us · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-09-16

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Lighting TD

Description

Our Lighting Artists are responsible for lighting shots in Houdini using Arnold. The role focuses on delivering final renders that integrate seamlessly into comp, with attention to visual quality, render efficiency, and scene cleanliness.

Responsibilities:

Shot Lighting: Light shots in Houdini using SOP-based workflows and Arnold.
Look Matching: Match lighting style, mood, and continuity based on references or templates.
Integration: Ensure renders hold up in comp by reviewing slap comps and render passes.
Problem Solving: Address missing data, render issues, or workflow inconsistencies. Support the shot with problem-solving and strong integration across departments.
Collaboration: Work closely with comp, layout, and FX to align lighting with shot needs.
Optimisation: Keep scenes efficient and caches manageable for farm submission. Deliver noise free renders that match the creative direction of the show and that are production-ready.
Scene Organisation: Maintain clean lighting scenes with clear naming and version control.
Feedback: Respond to notes from leads and supervisors quickly and effectively. Be open to feedback and work iteratively to reach final quality.
Communication: Keep the team updated on progress and flag blockers early.
Proactivity: Prioritise tasks effectively, keep meetings and contributions concise, and respect others' time. Work independently on briefs while maintaining team alignment and standards.

What we are looking for:

Proficient in Houdini (SOP-based lighting workflows) and Arnold rendering.
Good understanding of light, shadow, colour, and photorealism.
Solid grasp of AOVs, render settings, and scene management.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with USD/LOPs workflows in Houdini.
Experience with render troubleshooting and lighting automation.
Karma familiarity is a plus.
Excellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listening
Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalate delays in a timely manner.
Adaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitude.
Driven to make things better with flexibility to change course when needed.
Positive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around you.
Self awareness and an ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating others with kindness and respect.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others.
3–4 years in VFX or a related field.

To apply

You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you’ll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.

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About the Company

One Of Us

Film and television visual effects studio

One Of Us is a visual effects studio that contributes design and collaboration-driven visual effects for film and television. The company creates high-quality digital imagery to support storytelling, working on project-based contracts for major studios and networks. Its VFX work is delivered through a collaborative process that emphasizes bold, visually intelligent choices to enhance scenes such as those seen in projects like The Witcher, Pinocchio, and We Are Who We Are. One Of Us differentiates itself by its commitment to producing beautiful images and its ability to adapt to evolving filmmaking challenges, maintaining strong collaboration among its team. Its goal is to provide top-tier VFX that elevate storytelling and meet the needs of high-profile productions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2006

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