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Careers

Careers

We're a worldly bunch who believe the best way to create standout work is to have a whole lotta fun doing it. It all comes down to the people who make Luma what it’s all about—creating exceptional work with exceptional people.
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Animator (Mid to Senior Level - Expression of Interest)

Melbourne
Luma Melbourne is looking for talented Mid-Senior Animators to join the Australian team. Please note that candidates should be currently located within Australia for consideration. (Remote location positions within Australia are available).

You Can

  • Animate the human bipedal figure and other organic forms
  • Understand the principles of cinematography including use of lenses, positioning and moving the camera, etc
  • Take direction and are willing to address comments and make changes
  • Assist production in other parts of the pipeline if needed
  • Grasp the principles in motion, timing, anticipation, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward/inverse kinematics, and other facets of 2D & 3D animation

    • You Have

  • At least 3 years of production experience as a VFX Animator
  • Knowledge of Maya
  • A team player mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
  • Communication skills
  • A love of learning
  • Problem solving skills
  • Strong technical mind
  • Creative sensibilities
  • A self-motivated attitude
  • Experience with RV and Motion Capture
  • Any additional software knowledge or skill sets

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.
    Apply

    Animator (Mid to Senior Level)

    Vancouver
    Luma is looking for talented mid and senior level Animators to join our growing Vancouver team! PLEASE NOTE: All positions are Work From Home role. Candidates must be located within British Columbia, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.

    You Can

  • Animate the human bipedal figure and other organic forms
  • Understand the principles of cinematography including use of lenses, positioning and moving the camera, etc
  • Take direction and willing to address comments and make changes
  • Assist production in other parts of the pipeline if needed
  • Grasp the principles in motion, timing, anticipation, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward/inverse kinematics, and other facets of 2D & 3D animation

    • You Have

  • At 3 three years of experience as an Animator in a VFX Production environment
  • Solid knowledge of Maya
  • A team player mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
  • Communication skills
  • A love of learning
  • Problem solving skills
  • Strong technical mind
  • Creative sensibilities
  • A self-motivated attitude

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Pluses

  • Experience with RV and Motion Capture
  • Any additional software knowledge or skill sets
    • Apply

    Asset Artist (Mid to Senior Level )

    Melbourne
    The Asset Artist covers the tasks of Modeling, Texturing and Surfacing, in the production of highly accurate, photo real and stylized CG assets to the highest quality possible.  All positions are Work From Home roles.

    You Can:

  • Create clean and efficient models based on creative briefs and / or reference materials
  • Demonstrate efficiency in UV layout as well as strong polygonal subdivision skills
  • Facilitate the creation of high quality photo real texture maps
  • Demonstrate strong Look Development, R&D and Lighting skills from both an artistic and technical perspective
  • Maintain, alter or update models as required by client or supervisor feedback
  • Interpret abstract ideas into the creation of compelling photo real or stylized assets

    • You Have:

  • At least four years of experience as an Asset Artist (Model, Texture, Surface) in a VFX Production environment
  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A strong aesthetic eye for photo realism and keen eye for detail
  • A proficient demonstration of digital sculpting
  • A proficiency in creating both organic and hard surface models with efficient topology
  • A proficiency of Maya, ZBrush, Mari, and Substance Painter
  • Knowledge of Katana, Mudbox, Substance Painter and Unreal is a plus
  • A proficiency of photo real texture painting and physically based look development
  • Highly efficient UV layout experience using an UDIM workflow is required
  • A technical understanding of OCIC colour space
  • TD skills (Python, C++) are preferred but not required
  • An understanding of multi-pass rendering and 3D scene layout is preferred
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude
  • An approachable, proactive and accommodating attitude
  • An innate desire to stay informed of current technologies
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production
  • A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
  • The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment

    • Come as you are.  Luma is a committed equal opportunity employer

    Apply

    Asset Artists (Senior Level)

    Vancouver
    Luma is looking for Senior level Asset Artist (Model in Organic and Hardsurface, Texture, Surface/Lookdev and experience with Hair and Fur) to join our Vancouver team. PLEASE NOTE: All positions are Work From Home roles. Candidates must currently reside in British Columbia., Canada, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.

    You Can

  • Create clean and efficient models based on creative briefs and / or reference materials
  • Demonstrate efficiency in UV layout as well as strong polygonal subdivision skills
  • Demonstrate strong Look Development, R&D and Lighting skills from both an artistic and technical perspective
  • Maintain, alter or update models as required by client or supervisor feedback
  • Interpret abstract ideas into the creation of compelling photo real or stylized assets
  • Facilitate the creation of high quality texture maps prior to publishing to ensure consistency
  • Mentor and motivate fellow Asset artists to grow their craft using the latest techniques

    • You Have

  • At least 6 years of experience as an Asset Artist (Model in Organic and Hardsurface, Texture, Surface/Lookdev and "experience with Hair and Fur) in a VFX Production environment
  • A cultivated aesthetic sense and keen eye for detail
  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A mastery in creating both organic and hard surface models with efficient topology
  • A mastery of Maya, ZBrush and Mari
  • Experience with hair and fur
  • Katana, Mudbox and Substance Painter knowledge is a plus
  • Highly efficient UV layout experience using an UDIM workflow is required
  • A technical understanding of colour space
  • An understanding of plate and image based lighting as well as full CG lighting is preferred
  • Basic compositing skills in Nuke
  • TD skills (Python, C++) are preferred but not required
  • An understanding of multi-pass rendering and 3D scene layout is preferred
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude
  • An approachable, proactive and accommodating attitude
  • An innate desire to stay informed of current technologies
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production
  • A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
  • The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.
    Apply

    Character FX - Groom Artist (Expression of Interest)

    Melbourne
    Luma Melbourne is looking for talented Mid to Senior Character FX Artist with Fur/Hair/ Groom experience to join the Australian team. Please note that candidates should be located within Australia for consideration only. (Remote location positions within Australia are available).

    You Can

  • Develop simulation setups for photo-realistic creatures; including clothing, fur, hair, muscle and skin.
  • Involvement in the development of departmental tools and techniques.
  • Regularly communicate with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines.
  • Work with the visual effects supervisor, and the lead artists to determine the best creative approaches and techniques for the task in hand.
  • Be able to deliver work within established project targets and the high quality standards of the company.
  • Experience with hair and fur grooming is a plus.

    • You Have

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a CFX/FX role in a VFX or animation studio
  • Previous experience on CG characters/creature projects
  • Excellent knowledge of Maya
  • Excellent knowledge of Houdini
  • Experience in the following dynamic simulation: cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin and muscle.
  • Rigging skills and experience.
  • An ambitious desire for self growth, ownership, and collaboration

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.
    Apply

    Compositors (Senior Level - Expression of Interest)

    Melbourne
    Luma Melbourne is hiring Senior Compositors to join our growing global team.

    You Can

  • Composite both digital and live action elements to create groundbreaking visual effects shots for feature films
  • Match colour, lighting and exposure of rendered CG or photographed elements with plate photography
  • Execute 2D and 3D Tracks, extract and integrate mattes, layer elements and grade colour
  • Grain and degrain when necessary along with paint fixes and rotoscoping
  • Understand stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke
  • Collaborate with fellow artists from other disciplines to meet challenging production deadlines

    • You Have

  • At least eight years of experience in node based Compositing on feature films
  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience  
  • An understanding of stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke
  • A proficiency in 3D multi-pass rendering techniques
  • A strong aesthetic eye for photo realism and color space concepts 
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
  • An ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
  • An ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude 
  • Some Katana and Arnold experience (preferred but not required)

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Pluses

  • Lighting knowledge or experience is not a prerequisite, however there is an opportunity to learn Lighting, if desired.
    • Apply

    Compositors (Senior Level)

    Vancouver
    Luma Vancouver is looking for Senior level Compositors to join the Vancouver team. PLEASE NOTE: All positions are Work From Home role. Candidates must be located within British Colombia, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.

    You Can

  • Composite both digital and live action elements to create groundbreaking visual effects shots for feature films
  • Match colour, lighting and exposure of rendered CG or photographed elements with plate photography
  • Execute 2D and 3D Tracks, extract and integrate mattes, layer elements and grade colour
  • Grain and degrain when necessary along with paint fixes and rotoscoping
  • Understand stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke
  • Collaborate with fellow artists from other disciplines to meet challenging production deadlines

    • You Have

  • At least six years of experience in node based Compositing on feature films
  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience  
  • An understanding of stereo (3D) and anamorphic compositing in Nuke
  • A proficiency in 3D multi-pass rendering techniques
  • A strong aesthetic eye for photo realism and color space concepts 
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
  • An ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
  • An ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude 
  • Some Katana and Arnold experience (preferred but not required)

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Pluses

  • Lighting knowledge or experience is not a prerequisite, however there is an opportunity to learn Lighting, if desired.
    • Apply

    FX Artist (Mid to Senior Level - Expression of Interest)

    Melbourne
    Luma Pictures Melbourne is looking for Mid to Senior level FX Artists. Candidates must be located within Australia for consideration. All positions are Work From Home roles.

    You Can

  • Work autonomously to create realistic, directable simulations of any real world phenomena based on reference and brief
  • Autonomously develop directable, subjective (“magical”) effects based on concept art or brief
  • Improvise and work efficiently within the confines of available resources, show structure, and schedule as defined by Production Management
  • Take on a leadership role within the department by setting the bar for quality, providing guidance, and being a role model
  • Create well-organized tools, scripts, and set-ups to facilitate efficient or automated workflows that can be used by other members of the crew 
  • Multitask and work productively in a high-pressure environment
  • Troubleshoot and solve problems proactively and resourcefully
  • Take direction well and implement feedback with a positive attitude
  • Interpret and transform abstract ideas into compelling effects
  • Use VEX and/or Python with high level proficiency to script custom tools and workflows
  • Collaborate effectively with fellow artists from other disciplines to meet challenging production deadlines

    • You Have

  • An ambitious desire for self growth, ownership, and collaboration
  • Expert level proficiency with Houdini
  • Intermediate level proficiency with Nuke
  • Advanced understanding of the mathematical and physical concepts related to Computer Graphics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A strong aesthetic eye for effects performance as it relates to storytelling
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • A solid work ethic and and a positive mindset
  • A team player mentality with a ‘get it done’ solutions orientated attitude
  • A minimum of five years of experience as an FX artist in a VFX Production environment
  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A diverse range of experience in live action FX work demonstrable in a professionally presented demo reel

    • Come as you are.  Luma is a committed equal opportunity employer

    Apply

    Lighting Artist (Senior Level - Expression of Interest)

    Vancouver
    Luma Vancouver is hiring Senior level Lighting artists for short term contracts. The Senior Lighting artist is responsible for the Lighting and Rendering of CG objects and environments for VFX feature films PLEASE NOTE: All positions are Work From Home role. Candidates must be located within British Colombia, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.

    You Can :

  • Light / look develop for integration of CG elements into Live Action
  • Light / look develop for full CG shots
  • Optimize your render set-ups for efficient render farm usage and to improve the quality of results
  • Create lighting rigs to be used by other artists
  • Demonstrate technical prowess in creating scripts and tools to facilitate an efficient workflow (preferred but not required)

    • You Have :

  • At least six years of experience as a Lighter in a VFX Production environment
  • An extensive knowledge of Katana
  • An understanding of and experience with Arnold for Katana
  • An understanding of compositing techniques in Nuke 
  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience  
  • An understanding of multi pass 3D compositing
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
  • A solid work ethic
  • A positive team player mentality with a ‘get it done’ attitude

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.
    Apply

    Linux Systems Administrator (Mid to Senior Level)

    Vancouver
    Luma Vancouver is looking for an experienced mid-senior Linux Systems Administrator. Your experience should include a mix of traditional Systems Administration, DevOps and Cloud based workflows. You should be comfortable working with physical hardware, and also have a clear track record of software automation, via configuration management and continuous integration/deployment. PLEASE NOTE: Whilst the position is remote (WFH) based in B.C, Canada. There will be a need for this role to liaise with our staff in onboarding and offboarding. Drivers licenses and ability to travel around the local BC area is a must. Candidates must currently be located in British Columbia and be either Canadian citizens or permanent residents to be considered only.

    You Can

  • Implement systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing 
  • Architect technical projects from designing, testing and implementing solutions to help strengthen and automate technology in a Linux environment 

    • You Have

  •  7+ years experience in IT 
  •  Experience supporting an enterprise linux environment 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • A drive to continually learn and expand your technical knowledge 

    • Pluses

  • Configuration Management (Puppet, Ansible, Chef) 
  • Automation via CI systems (Jenkins, Gitlab) 
  • Linux Administration (RHEL preferred) 
  • Cloud administration (GCP / AWS) 
  • Large scale NAS (Isilon, Netapp, Qumulo) 
  • Networking(Core / 
  • Database backup, replication, and monitoring (MySQL, Mongo, etc) 
  • Infrastructure Monitoring( Zabbix/ Nagios / Grafana / ELK etc) 
  • Scripting (Bash, Python etc) 
  • Version control (Git) 
  • Virtualization & Containerization (Proxmox, VMWare, KVM, Kubernetes, Docker etc) 
  • Directory services (LDAP, AD, etc) 
    • Apply

    Pipeline TD (Mid Level)

    Vancouver
    Luma is seeking a skilled python developer to collaborate with our production department, providing technical support and developing tools to enhance workflows. This role requires working in the Pacific West Coast time zone. NOTE: All positions are Work remotely from Home role. Candidates must be located within British Columbia, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.

    You Can

  • Mid level Python Experience
  • Solid understanding of VFX workflows
  • Development experience in at least 2 of the following:  Nuke, Katana, Houdini
  • Work closely with stakeholders and provide technical support to production

    • You Have

  • At least a minimum of 3+ years industry experience
  • Previous experience with automation tools a strong plus
  • Previous experience with FTrack would be beneficial but not critical
  • In-depth knowledge of PyQT or PySide
  • Good UI design sense
  • Experience using databases
  • Expert problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Solid communication skills
  • Exceptional time management skills

    • Pluses

  • Experience with the following:
  • Linux
  • C/C++
  • Web development
    • Apply

    Production Coordinator (Senior Level)

    Melbourne
    The role of the VFX coordinator is to support all aspects of the Production ensuring shots and tasks are being tracked and delivered according to established milestones and deliveries. The VFX Coordinator can work departmentally or across sequences and is adept at keeping the Production Manager, Supervisors and Producers informed at all stages of the project.  Please note that candidates should be currently located within Australia for consideration.

    You Can

  • Coordinate various departments (Asset/Anim/Comp/Lite/FX/etc)
  • Review all incoming notes for department relevance and distribute as needed
  • Track/manage notes, receivables, artist tasks and assignments
  • Walk the floor, gather artist needs, follow up on action items
  • Manage render farm priorities
  • Evaluate incoming media and discuss /qualify with supervisors
  • Take notes at internal and client meetings
  • Set up Cinesync sessions
  • Relocate if necessary

    • You Have

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a VFX production coordination role.
  • Extensive knowledge of CG pipeline, particularly lighting passes, fur, and FX simulations
  • Experience with FTrack is a MUST.
  • A strong work ethic
  • A meticulous attention to detail
  • Solid time-management skills and ability to multitask
  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills
  • A positive attitude and effective interpersonal skills: authoritative but approachable
  • Ability to be proactive with communication priorities from available information
  • Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Apply

    VFX Producer

    Melbourne
    The VFX Producer works closely with the VFX Supervisors and production teams in managing all aspects of a project. This involves planning and scheduling of facility resources, managing the visual effects team, liaising with the client, and maintaining strong relationships with the client and crew. Reporting to the Senior VFX Producer in Melbourne, Luma is looking to hire an energetic, organised and experienced Producer to join our growing team. Please note that candidates should be located within Australia for consideration.

    You Can

  • Plan and schedule facility resources with the VFX Supervisor and Digital Production Manager
  • Ensure the progression of work is to the client's satisfaction
  • Communicate with clients, editorial, artists and in-house management
  • Create scheduling targets and supervise the daily assignment to individual artists
  • Work closely with the bidding team to establish scope of work and change orders
  • Maintain adherence to set Production contract standards
  • Act decisively to quickly provide clarity and direction from a mass of project data
  • Set and own client communication standards, adding value to the relationship through collaboration, providing assurance on all aspects of the project as required
  • Take action towards profit generation, and the promotion of Luma as a vendor and employer
  • Lead by example. Manage and mentor the visual effects and Production team, cultivating an environment of professionalism and accountability.

    • You Have

  • A minimum of 3 years VFX Producer experience across live action feature films.
  • A thorough knowledge of MS Office; particularly Excel (an understanding of Project is also beneficial )
  • Proven strategic and project management experience across all areas of visual effects
  • A thorough understanding of all aspects of the VFX workflow
  • Been capable of motivating and leading a large team with enthusiasm and clarity
  • High level problem solving skills
  • The ability to adapt to change
  • Extremely detail oriented, calm and well organised
  • Clear and methodical planning and communication with artists, supervisors and clients
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of professionalism and control within a pressurized, time-sensitive working environment
  • Knowledge of Ftrack or Shotgun preferred 

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.

    We offer a Hybrid work model.
    Apply
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