Lighthouse Studios hiring Experienced ToonBoom Harmony Compositing Artist

At Lighthouse Studios, our six core values, pride, passion, persistence, playfulness, poise and people-focus, underpin everything we do and provide guidance for us as we grow and learn.

Lighthouse will always seek to reasonably accommodate those applicants with conscientious or other objections, however given the nature of both the role and subject matter, this may not always be possible. Applicant discretion is therefore advised.

This role is based in our studio in Kilkenny which is in the Republic of Ireland, and there is no option to Freelance for this role

About the role

We are now seeking an experienced ToonBoom Harmony Compositing Artist to join our team in Kilkenny and to work closely with the supervisor to create the final image of a frame, shot or sequence.

We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in!

Key responsibilities:

• Create and composite digital FX, highlights and tones within the current compositing pipeline
• Collaborate with teams’ FX artists and supervisors to achieve consistent and high-quality results
• Manage renders and set up shots technically
• Integrate all layers including animation, environment, lighting and AFX-related materials to create the final shots
• Ensure and maintain the expected quality, style and schedule across the production
• Meet production deadlines and maintain regular communication with leads and supervisors
• Collaborate with other team members to improve methods, workflows and techniques
• Identify and report any issues that arise that may affect timelines or delivery schedules
• Work very closely with the compositing supervisor on direction of each scene
• Render background elements from Adobe Photoshop, and animation sequences from ToonBoom Harmony
• Layer each sequence/scene you are provided with using ToonBoom Harmony
• Add camera-moves, masks, filters, blurs, colour-adjustments, particle effects, time-effects and anything else that generally falls under the umbrella of 2D compositing
• Analyse and troubleshoot common technical issues in conjunction with the Comp Lead/Supervisor to solve problems within scenes
• Archive relevant comp material for partial reuse in the future
• Other duties as may be required with early compositing and scene prep
• Replace backgrounds within the scene to latest approved from the Background department

This above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks.

Key requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar position, with a minimum of 1 year of animation composition experience
• Experience using After Effects is considered an asset
• Experience using Toon Boom Harmony is essential
• Experience with compositing libraries is considered an asset
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Technical problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Must be a team player

What we’ll offer you

When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities.

The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members.

In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you – not only now but in years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more!

If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for, apply now!