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Bardel Entertainment

Full-cycle animation studio for TV

Lighting Artist - Featurette

Animation & VFXConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of professional experience as a 3D Lighting Artist in film production, animated television series, or visual effects; feature-film experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of RenderMan, 3Dlite, or V-Ray.
  • Strong knowledge of Foundry Katana.
  • Strong knowledge of Foundry Nuke.
  • Ability to write basic Python scripts to automate simple tasks.
  • Attention to detail and knowledge of how light works in the real world.
  • Good written and verbal communication and a collaborative, supportive approach to working with other team members.

Responsibilities

  • Light and render computer-generated shots.
  • Create and modify lighting scenes in Katana.
  • Set up AOVs in RenderMan.
  • Ensure continuity across shots in a sequence.
  • Work with supervisors and leads to achieve the correct visual in compositing.
  • Composite shots in Nuke to achieve the final look.
  • Project matte painting onto cards or geometry in Nuke.
  • Work with the Matte Painting Supervisor and understand outputs from the DMP department and how to use them.
  • Optimize RenderMan settings for clean and fast output on the render farm.
  • Troubleshoot Katana files for technical issues.
  • Communicate problems and blockers to the lead or supervisor for timely resolution.
  • Execute reviews requested by the Supervisor and Director, using an analytical and proactive approach.
  • Quality-check render layers to ensure correct output to compositing.
  • Maintain timing and production quotas set by the production coordinator using a Shotgun dashboard.
  • Organize work and prepare dailies for presentation.
  • Mentor and support less experienced artists by providing guidance and instruction.

Desired Qualifications

  • Feature-film experience.
  • Photography skills.
  • A Bachelor of Fine Arts or CGI-related diploma.

About the Company

Bardel Entertainment

Full-cycle animation studio for TV

Bardel Entertainment is a Vancouver-based animation studio that provides end-to-end services for TV, film, and digital content, handling 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and the full pipeline from acquisition and development to production and distribution. It works with major networks and platforms like Netflix, Disney, and HBO to bring projects to screens, operating as a partner rather than owning the IP. The company differentiates itself by offering comprehensive production services to content owners and networks across kids, family, and general-audience shows, including work on popular titles like Rick and Morty and Teen Titans Go!. Its goal is to enable high-quality animated content at scale for partners across television, streaming, and feature formats.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
M&A
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
1987

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