Lighting Lead Artist

About the role: 
Able & Baker is expanding the lighting department! We are looking for a Lighting Lead with prior experience as a lighting artist and strong potential or previous experience as a junior lead. This is an opportunity to grow professionally within a solid team and take on a leadership role in an upcoming 3D animated feature film currently in development.

This position will report to the Lighting Supervisor and lead a group of lighting artists, helping ensure the visual quality, technical clarity, and delivery pace expected from the project. to deliver cinematic, emotionally charged images that elevate every frame of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the assigned lighting team under the supervision of the department lead.
• Solve artistic and technical challenges related to shot lighting and visual consistency.
• Assist team members with lighting setups, render troubleshooting, and shot delivery.
• Review the teams work and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain smooth communication with both the lighting team and other departments.

Requirements:

• at least 3 years of experience as a Senior lighting artist in 3D animation productions.
• Prior experience as lead or team coordinator will be positively valued.
• Solid knowledge of Maya, Arnold, and Nuke.
• Strong artistic eye and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in Spanish is mandatory. English is a plus.
• Team spirit and proactive attitude.

Work Model:

Remote or on site / hybrid in our Madrid Studio will be considered.
Apply and join the team behind Love, Death & Robots or Bad Dinosaurs and help craft unforgettable visuals for our next animated landmark!