Full-Time
Lighting Artist
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Posted on 5/30/2026
The Walt Disney Company
10,001+ employees
Diversified entertainment conglomerate: media, parks, streaming
Compensation Overview
CA$112.2k - CA$150.4k/yr
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hybrid
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- Bachelor's Degree in Art, Animation, Digital Media, Computer Science, related field or equivalent industry experience
- Thorough understanding of composition, color, contrast, and lighting design
- Notable production experience with 3D lighting and compositing on animated/VFX feature films and/or Episodic TV series as demonstrated through an online portfolio/reel
- Able to match/interpret art and photographic references provided by the Production Designer, Art Director and the Director of Cinematography
- Possess a strong visual aesthetic, and display the ability to overcome artistic challenges
- Working knowledge of a node-based compositing system (such as Nuke) required
- Production experience with physically based ray/path-tracers such as Renderman, Arnold, V-ray or similar renderers
- Experience with industry standard DCCs such as Maya, Katana, Houdini or similar
- Eager to learn and adapt to proprietary lighting-rendering pipeline applications and workflows
- Working experience within a Unix and/or Linux platform
- Programming/Scripting/Tool-building experience is a plus
- Strong visual and technical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment including taking direction from show leadership
- Strong communication skills and willing to mentor newer artists
- Light, render and composite shots to bring together various elements of a shot; for example, characters, props, environments, FX and crowds, into beautiful images that meet the vision of the Directors, Production Designers, the Director of Cinematography-Lighting and Lighting Supervisors
- Present shots in dailies, effectively communicate issues regarding shots, and deliver top-notch work within production deadlines
- Programming/Scripting/Tool-building experience is a plus
Disney runs four main operations: media networks (ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel), parks and resorts (Disneyland, Walt Disney World), studio entertainment (films and TV from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm), and direct-to-consumer streaming (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+). It makes money from ads and affiliate fees, ticket sales and in-park spending, box office and licensing, and subscriptions to its streaming services. It stands out because it owns a large library of well-known brands and can pair content with experiences, merchandise, and cross-promotion across parks and media. Its goal is to entertain, inform, and inspire people worldwide by telling stories with technology and forming partnerships to grow its reach.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Burbank, California
Founded
1923
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bundled Hulu and Disney+ profiles can improve retention and cross-sell.
- Character IP still drives licensing, travel partnerships, and apparel demand.
- New attractions like Bluey Wild World quickly create major guest traffic.
What critics are saying
- California facial-recognition lawsuits threaten park operations and force costly consent redesigns.
- Biometric controversy damages Disney's family-trust brand, especially around children's data.
- Streaming integration complexity can raise churn if Disney+ and Hulu pricing disappoints.
What makes The Walt Disney Company unique
- Disney combines parks, streaming, studios, and consumer products under one IP engine.
- Its brands span Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and ESPN globally.
- Disney Experiences monetizes stories through parks, cruises, resorts, and merchandise.
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