Lighting TD - Junior

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic studio, at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema. Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

This role is a six month contract October 2026 - March 2027 and would require candidates to have work rights in Australia.

About the role Lighting TDs are responsible for the lighting and rendering of elements required to complete visual effects shots for high-end photo-realistic VFX films.

What you’ll do

CG scene assembly including the correct assets from applicable departments

Lighting shots as briefed by the Visual Effects/CG Supervisor or Sequence Lead

Working closely with CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look

Developing shots in collaboration with the shot Compositor

Rendering non-lighting passes as required by the shot Compositor

Creating lighting set ups and/or working with current set ups

Creating efficient rendering set ups in order to optimise render farm usage

Scrutinising the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicating them in CG

Staying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality

Ongoing communication with Production and leads regarding schedules and deadlines

Other duties as required including wrangling assets or elements of a shot from another department to ensure shots are completed to schedule

Submit shots for review and follow through with notes as required

Essential Skills: Knowledge of Houdini and Maya

A good understanding of colour-space

Knowledge of lighting techniques

A basic knowledge of Nuke or similar compositing package, including how to use layers and passes to tweak a shot after it has been rendered

Basic knowledge of other disciplines within VFX including simulation, Modeling and UV mapping, Texturing and Camera Tracking

Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving and attention to detail

Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines

Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a pre-set workflow or pipeline but also have the creativity and problem solving skills to work around issues

You might also have Basic knowledge of either Renderman, Arnold or similar production renderer

Basic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniques

Basic knowledge of Python and/or Mel scripting

An understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

Accessibility Statement Our Melbourne studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Junior Lighting TD - Melbourne. We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.