Senior Lighter/Compositor (Gaffer) (4 week contract)

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WildBrain Studios seeks a Senior Lighter/Compositor (Gaffer) for a four-week Vancouver contract with hybrid work, starting early March 2026. You will light sequence key shots per art direction and act as the lighting point person for your sequences, collaborating with the Lighting/Compositing team. This is a union position requiring 3+ years in animation or film, with experience in Gaffer or node-based tools such as Katana/Solaris and Nuke, and proven lighting and compositing in animated series or features. The role pays 1390 to 1950 CAD per week with strong benefits. In your application, highlight leadership, pipeline fluency, multitasking, adaptability, and a portfolio that showcases both artistic and technical strengths.

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Senior Lighter/Compositor (Gaffer) (4 week contract)

Overview

WildBrain Studios is looking for Senior Lighter/Compositor Artist to join our team! 

Start date will be in early March 2026.
 
Reporting to the Producer and working with the Lighting/Comp Supervisor, you will demonstrate a broad range of lighting abilities to conceptualize and create the overall look, attitude, and style of character and set within the production. You will work collaboratively with the lighting and compositing team to create high quality aesthetic and technical work.  
 
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!  
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!  

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

• Light sequence key shots based on art direction using templates set up by leads.  
• Light key shots and deliver on time and to the expected quality standards.  
• Be the point of contact and reference for the lighting of your assigned sequences, ensuring the rest of the lighting/compositing team can work efficiently with your setups.  
• Train and advise the lighters/compositors to efficiently propagate your key shots lighting to their shots.  
• Collaborate and maintain regular communication with other team members and production.  
• Work within the lighting and rendering pipeline and troubleshoot common technical issues.  
• Identify and report any issues that arise that may affect timelines or delivery schedules.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in animation or film industry  
• Experience with Gaffer, or node-based software like Katana/Solaris, and Nuke
• Previous experience in lighting and compositing in animated series/feature film
• Good understanding of modelling, texturing, shading, lighting, compositing and rendering workflows  
• Ability to take direction, collaborate and be a team player  
• Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas in a professional and positive manner  
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure  
• Encouraging attitude towards feedback and new initiatives  
• Ability to adapt to multiple show styles  
• Flexibility, openness to direction, and ability to embrace change
• Flow Production Tracking software knowledge is a nice to have

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

Why WildBrain

Pay Range:

$1390 - $1950 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity. 

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person. 

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site. 

In short – life is good on the Wild side! 

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more! 

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.” 

Job location

Job location

Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver

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Level of experience

Senior