Lead CG Lighter
LAIKA(1 month ago)
About this role
The Lead CG Lighter oversees and supports the CG Lighting team, collaborating with creative and technical artists to ensure consistent productivity and high-quality CG lighting. The role is responsible for completing complex shot work and driving look development for shots, sequences, environments, and select assets. This position also involves mentoring lighters, coordinating cross-department handoffs, and advising on lighting toolsets and production planning.
Required Skills
- Sequence Lighting
- Stage Integration
- Launch Materials
- Shot Integration
- Team Communication
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Lighting Bidding
- Deadline Management
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
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About LAIKA
laika.comLAIKA is an award-winning feature film animation studio located just outside Portland, Oregon, best known for handcrafted stop-motion films. The studio has produced acclaimed titles such as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, combining practical puppetry, meticulous art direction, and modern visual effects. LAIKA develops, produces and releases original animated features and shorts for global theatrical audiences, emphasizing bold storytelling, artisanal craftsmanship, and technical innovation. Its films have earned critical praise and industry awards for both artistry and narrative ambition.