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Senior Pipeline Technical Director
Guru Studio
Toronto, ON
Contract
Collaborate on the development, maintenance and optimization of Guru’s USD pipeline extending existing assets workflows into Houdini look development, lighting and rendering
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FX Supervisor, CG (Feature)
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…production constraints. The ideal candidate is an experienced artist and proven leader. They possess a strong creative eye, with the ability to lead and support their…
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GenFX Supervisor
Eyeline
Vancouver, BC
$195,000 to $270,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Proven track record managing multi-artist teams, setting delivery goals, running dailies, providing constructive critiques and developing teams
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GenFX Lead
Eyeline
Vancouver, BC
$132,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
Full-time
The GenFX Lead is a senior technical and creative artist who bridges the role between shot-level execution and department-level supervision. The Lead is responsible for the day-to-day…
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Environment Modeling Lead - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Produce highly optimized meshes that can be rendered and displayed efficiently for downstream departments such as Rigging, Layout and Lighting.
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Studio Assistant
Town of Oakville
Oakville, ON
Internship
Oversee and provide guided directions to Artists and Artist groups during the installation and dismantling of exhibitions
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Environment Modeling Lead - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Produce highly optimized meshes that can be rendered and displayed efficiently for downstream departments such as Rigging, Layout and Lighting.
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Lead Artist (Props) I Chef.fe d’équipe Artiste (Props)
NBCUniversal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Artist (Props) to own and drive prop production quality and pipelines for an ambitious interactive entertainment project. This role is responsible for…
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Principal Vegetation Artist I Artiste Principal.e Végétation
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Montreal, QC
Full-time
NBCUniversal is seeking a Principal Vegetation Artist to own and drive the quality, systems, and visual consistency of vegetation for an ambitious interactive entertainment experience. This…
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Senior Level Artist
Side
Remote, Canada
Contract · Remote
We're looking for a Senior Level Artist to own game spaces from blockout through final polish, combining gameplay layout, world building, and visual composition. You'll work with a library…
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Cinematic Artist - American Football
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
Temporary
Collaborate with Lighting, Audio, VFX, Animation, and Design teams to create cohesive emotional experiences
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Senior Technical Artist (Mobile Game)
IGG.com Canada
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
We are looking for a Technical Artist to bridge the gap between art and technology in our mobile game development team. You will work closely with artists, designers, and programmers to…
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Intermediate Technical Artist (Mobile Game)
IGG.com Canada
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
We are looking for a Technical Artist to bridge the gap between art and technology in our mobile game development team. You will work closely with artists, designers, and programmers to…
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Lead Material Artist (Character/Wardrobe) I Chef.fe d’équipe Artiste Matériaux (Personnage / Vêtements)
NBCUniversal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Material Artist (Character/Wardrobe) to define and drive character material pipelines for an ambitious interactive open-world experience. This role is…
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Lead Material Artist (World/Props) I Chef.fe d’équipe Artiste Matériaux (Environnement / Props)
NBCUniversal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Material Artist (World/Props) to define and drive world material systems for an ambitious interactive open-world experience. This role is responsible for…
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Lead Material Artist (World/Props) I Chef.fe d’équipe Artiste Matériaux (Environnement / Props)
NBCUniversal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Material Artist (World/Props) to define and drive world material systems for an ambitious interactive open-world experience. This role is responsible for…
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Lead Material Artist (Character/Wardrobe) I Chef.fe d’équipe Artiste Matériaux (Personnage / Vêtements)
NBCUniversal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Material Artist (Character/Wardrobe) to define and drive character material pipelines for an ambitious interactive open-world experience. This role is…
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VFX Supervisor
Dream Theory
Toronto, ON
$80,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…shot finishing. It could suit an experienced lead or senior artist ready to take on broader supervisory…
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Junior–Intermediate VFX Compositor / Generalist
Dream Theory
Toronto, ON
$55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…a range of VFX and generative workflows. It’s ideal for an artist with strong fundamentals who wants to develop their craft while exploring how AI fits into professional…
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Character Artist - EA Sports FC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
Temporary
The EA SPORTS ART team is a global community of content creators covering Characters, Environments, Lighting, Project Management, Technical Art, and Visual Effects. Fueled by imagination…
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Character Artist - EA Sports FC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
Temporary
The EA SPORTS ART team is a global community of content creators covering Characters, Environments, Lighting, Project Management, Technical Art, and Visual Effects. Fueled by imagination…
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CG Junior FX Artist
Atomic Cartoons
Vancouver, BC
Are you a Junior CG FX Artist with experience using Houdini looking for your next opportunity? Our Vancouver studio is looking to fill a Junior FX Artist role on a current CG production.
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Character Artist - EA Sports FC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
Temporary
The EA SPORTS ART team is a global community of content creators covering Characters, Environments, Lighting, Project Management, Technical Art, and Visual Effects. Fueled by imagination…
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Artiste en Éclairage / Lighting Artist - Feature Animation (Short-term)
Bardel Entertainment
Montreal, QC
Contract
As a Lighting Artist, you will play an essential role in bringing our animated worlds to life. In this role, you will help shape the visual mood, atmosphere, and storytelling impact of a…
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3D Art Director | Directeur(-trice) artistique 3D - VOLTA
Keywords Studios
Quebec, QC
$80,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…hero props, set dressing, environment kits, foliage, terrain, lighting and…

ICON Creative Studio

Junior Lighting/Compositing Artist (On-Site)

Vancouver, BC, V6B 1B5, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 8, 2026

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Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources. Employees also enjoy a pet-friendly studio, an onsite gym, and regular social events that bring teams together both virtually and in person.

Job Overview

As a Junior Lighting / Compositing Artist, you will be an integral part of our Lighting, Rendering & Compositing (LRC) team, helping bring 3D animated scenes to life. You'll focus on lighting, rendering, and compositing shots with guidance from leads and supervisors. This role is ideal for someone looking to deepen their skills in lighting and compositing while contributing to a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Light, render, and composite shots through to approval using Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
Modify and enhance existing light setups to support storytelling and scene continuity.
Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across shots and sequences.
Work closely with Art Directors and Supervisors to match visual direction.
Tune lighting passes in compositing to improve the overall image quality.
Meet assigned shot quotas and deadlines.
Communicate effectively with Production and supervisors regarding progress and issues.
Proactively seek feedback and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team.
Identify technical issues and relay them to the appropriate team members.
Become familiar with studio pipeline, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency.
Be comfortable working occasional overtime to meet deadlines.

Skills and Experience

Basic experience with Maya and Arnold.
Familiarity with Nuke or other compositing software is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to take feedback.
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
Understanding of lighting fundamentals and interest in storytelling through light.

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Responsibilities

The Junior Lighting/Compositing Artist will light, render, and composite 3D animated shots while collaborating with leads to ensure visual consistency. They are responsible for meeting shot quotas and deadlines while proactively seeking feedback to improve image quality.

Requirements

Candidates should have basic experience with Maya and Arnold, with familiarity in Nuke preferred. Strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and an understanding of lighting fundamentals are essential for this role.

Skills

Maya
Arnold
Nuke
Lighting
Compositing
Rendering
3D animation
Storytelling
Scene continuity
Visual direction
Technical troubleshooting
Communication
Collaboration
Attention to detail

Benefits

Extended health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Paramedical coverage
Mental health and wellness resources
Pet-friendly studio
Onsite gym
Social events

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Keywords

Lighting
Compositing
Rendering
Maya
Arnold
Nuke
3D Animation
Animation Pipeline
Feature Animation
Episodic CG
Storytelling
Scene Continuity
Production Efficiency
Art Direction
Studio Pipeline
Collective Agreement
Union Position

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