At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face production's inevitable ups and downs as a supportive, truly connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.
The Opportunity:
We are staffing up for a new Marvel Studios streaming series, and we are looking for a visionary Lighting and Compositing Supervisor to lead our illuminating crew!
We need a true department head who can conceptualize and establish the aesthetic, creative, and technical quality standards for all lighting and comp work on the show. The ideal candidate is an exceptional problem solver, a workflow master, and a supportive mentor who knows how to translate a Directors vision into actionable steps for their Leads and Artists. If you are ready to set the visual bar for a prestige project while fostering an incredibly healthy team culture, we want you on our side.
In this role, success looks like:
Artistic Vision and Leadership
- Set the creative and technical bar for all lighting, rendering, and compositing on the show, ensuring every sequence perfectly hits the Marvel standard.
- Run department dailies and participate in the wider review process with the Director and clients, providing your team with clear, constructive, and empathetic feedback.
- Guide, mentor, and support your Leads and Artists, empowering them to troubleshoot difficult shots while keeping department morale high.
- Partner closely with the Production Manager to accurately bid shot complexities and map out a realistic schedule for the department.
Pipeline and Workflow Strategy
- Collaborate heavily with the Pipeline group and CG Supervisor to build, test, and improve lighting processes, toolsets, and best practices from the ground up.
- Participate in high level Asset Look Development and establish Light Rigs that will be used across the entire production.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of innovative rendering and compositing technologies, always offering proactive suggestions on how to make the day to day smoother and more efficient for the crew.
The Requirements
Must Haves:
- Experience: 6 plus years of industry experience in feature animation, VFX, or episodic television, with proven experience as a Supervisor or a high level Lead.
- Core Skills: A masterful artistic eye for light, color, and composition, combined with the emotional intelligence to manage a large team and solve complex pipeline issues under pressure.
- Thorough understanding of color management and an Aces based workflow
- Software: Expert level experience with Maya and Nuke. experience using Maya render layers in large scale productions
- Rendering: Deep expertise with Arnold, including a masterful understanding of industry standard rendering concepts, optimization, and farm management.
- Eligibility: You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with Deadline.
- Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid).
- Experience in non-photorealistic rendering (NPR)
Why Join Stellar?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Culture: A collaborative, ego free environment where your technical expertise and leadership style are truly valued.
- Compensation: The salary range for this Supervisor position is between $103,000 and $125,000 CAD per year, based on your level of leadership experience.
