Lighting & Compositing Artist (All levels)

Budapest

Full-time | Remote freelance within ±2h of Budapest (CET) The start date for new joiners will be from June onwards
DIGIC is looking for talented artists to bring the stylized fantasy world of the Magic: The Gathering Netflix series to life. We are seeking Lighting and Compositing Artists who can blend technical precision with an artistic eye to create stunning, atmospheric visuals.

Responsibilities

Shot Production: Take shots from start to finish, including lighting, rendering, and final compositing.
Aesthetic Execution: Follow established "look-dev" and creative direction to ensure visual consistency across the series.
Technical Integration: Work within our pipeline using Gaffer and Nuke to manage AOVs and complex node-based setups.
Collaboration: Partner with the Lead Artist and CG Supervisor to troubleshoot technical issues and refine the lighting/comp workflow.
Feedback Loop: Actively participate in dailies, incorporating feedback to meet the high-quality standards of the project.
Asset Care: Ensure all lighting rigs and comp templates are maintained and used efficiently.

Essential skills

Experience Levels: We are open to artists. Level-specific tasks will be assigned based on your expertise.
Legal: Freelancers or contractors legally able to invoice under Hungarian law.
Software Mastery:
- Lighting: Good knowledge of Gaffer or similar node-based 3D lighting scenes such as Katana or Solaris.
- Rendering: Good knowledge of Arnold, or similar path-tracing engines.
- Compositing: Good in Nuke or similar node-based compositing experience, specifically for stylized content.
Artistic Eye: A strong understanding of light, color, composition, and stylized rendering.
Communication: Good English skills (spoken and written).

Desirable skills

- Adaptable and ready to pivot based on creative feedback or project needs.
- Proactive in managing your own tasks and meeting deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset—we win as a team!

What we offer