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As a Lead Lighting Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help shape our visual narrative and atmosphere. In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of ...

As a Lead Lighting Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help shape our visual narrative and atmosphere. In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of ...

Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that ...

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How much do lighting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for lighting in Quebec is $25.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lighting professional?

Lighting professionals are experts who design, install, and manage lighting systems for various environments such as theaters, film sets, concerts, architectural spaces, and events. They ensure that the lighting enhances visibility, mood, and aesthetics, as well as meets technical requirements for safety and efficiency. Their work often involves selecting appropriate lighting equipment, programming lighting effects, and collaborating with other professionals like directors or architects to achieve the desired visual impact.

What are jobs in the lighting industry?

Lighting offers a variety of career opportunities. Examples include working for an electrical products manufacturing company or an energy services company. You can also work as an independent lighting designer, a distributor or wholesaler, a manager or salesperson at a showroom, or a fixture manufacturer. Some people work as a technician to install and setup lighting for homes or businesses. Other people focus on sales. Depending on the career path that you take, other duties and responsibilities might include working to design lighting and fixtures, working in production to create items associated with lighting, or managing lighting stores or factories.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lighting technician?

To thrive as a Lighting Technician, you need a solid understanding of lighting design, electrical systems, and safety regulations, often backed by a relevant technical diploma or training. Familiarity with lighting consoles, DMX control systems, and industry-standard fixtures is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you excel during setup, live events, and troubleshooting. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and visually impactful lighting that enhances performances or productions.

What are some common challenges lighting technicians face when working on live events, and how can they prepare for them?

Lighting technicians working on live events often face challenges such as last-minute changes to the event schedule, adapting to different venue layouts, and troubleshooting equipment under tight time constraints. Being well-prepared involves conducting thorough pre-event checks, familiarizing themselves with the venue's infrastructure, and maintaining clear communication with the production team. Staying adaptable, keeping backup equipment on hand, and continuously updating technical skills can help lighting technicians handle these challenges smoothly and ensure successful event execution.

What is the difference between Lighting vs Electrical Technician?

AspectLightingElectrical Technician
CertificationsLighting certifications, electrical safetyElectrical certifications, safety licenses
Work EnvironmentStage, film, architectural projectsConstruction sites, industrial settings
Industry UsageEntertainment, architecture, eventsConstruction, manufacturing, maintenance

Lighting specialists focus on designing and installing lighting systems for various environments, often requiring specific lighting certifications. Electrical Technicians handle broader electrical systems, including wiring and troubleshooting across multiple industries. While both roles require electrical knowledge, Lighting professionals specialize in lighting design and fixtures, making their work more specific to illumination projects.

How do you become a lighting specialist?

To become a lighting specialist, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with training or experience in lighting design, electrical work, or related fields. Many professionals gain skills through apprenticeships, technical programs, or certifications such as those from the National Association of Lighting Professionals, and develop proficiency with lighting design software and electrical systems.

What are the most commonly searched types of Lighting jobs in Quebec?

The most popular types of Lighting jobs in Quebec are:

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For Lighting jobs in Quebec, the most frequently searched job titles are:

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Infographic showing various Lighting job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,778 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Senior Lighting TD - VFX -- Artiste d'eclairage 3D senior - VFX

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

An english version will follow


Dans les coulisses de Cinesite

Cinesite est un studio international d'effets visuels et d'animation qui compte plus de 30 ans d'experience dans l'industrie du cinema et televisuelle et qui est fier de produire des uvres avant-gardistes et primees. Nous travaillons en tant que collectif, ou l'excellence, l'expertise et l'expression sont valorisees par tous.


Le casting que tu rejoindras

L'artiste en eclairage est sous la responsabilite du responsable de l'eclairage (Head of Lighting) et est charge.e de l'eclairage des plans et du rendu de plusieurs projets au sein du pipeline de Cinesite. Il/elle est responsable de ses plans du debut a la fin en utilisant Gaffer et Arnold.


Le script

A quoi va ressembler votre quotidien ?

  • Appliquer les rigs d'eclairage et la configuration HDRI aux scenes, conformement aux directives du responsable de l'eclairage (Head of Lighting). Ajuster les shaders et les niveaux d'eclairage pour ajouter du realisme et faire correspondre les elements de synthese aux plates de prises de vues reelles (live-action) tout en maintenant la coherence entre les plans.
  • Travailler avec les artistes en texture et du developpement du look (LookDev) afin de resoudre les problemes techniques et optimiser les scenes pour le rendu.
  • Travailler en etroite collaboration avec les compositeurs pour s'assurer que toutes les passes et couches requises sont fournies.
  • Maintenir le niveau de travail requis, en utilisant le pipeline etabli pour la sequence.
  • Suivre les instructions du chef d'equipe d'eclairage ainsi que du responsable de l'eclairage (Head of Lighting) et/ou du superviseur de l'image de synthese (CG Supervisor) et appliquer les corrections sur les scenes souhaitees.
  • Verifier les rendus et resoudre les problemes lorsque possible.
  • Communiquer efficacement avec les collegues et la direction, en les tenant informes de l'avancement des plans, des problemes techniques et des solutions recommandees.
  • Assurer la liaison avec la production et le chef d'equipe de l'eclairage quotidiennement, pour obtenir des retours et une assignation de taches.
  • Gerer avec precision sa charge de travail et informer la production lorsque certaines taches sont plus complexes que prevu ou lorsqu'elles prennent plus de temps a realiser afin que le calendrier puisse etre ajuste.

Vos credits

  • Une solide experience de l'eclairage photorealiste des images de synthese (CG) dans des environnements de prise de vue reelle (live-action) est essentielle.
  • Excellentes competences en Katana/Gaffer et solides connaissances en matiere de rendu avec Arnold.
  • Une connaissance approfondie du pipeline des effets visuels, de la modelisation a l'animation, en passant par le texturing, le rendu et le compositing.
  • Capacite a travailler en equipe et a suivre les instructions des superviseurs, le cas echeant.
  • Familiarite avec le compositing dans Nuke (un atout)
  • Familiarite avec Linux et competences de base en matiere d'ecriture de shaders (un plus).


L'experience cinematographique chez Cinesite

  • Plongez dans un univers creatif et inspirant ou vous evoluez chaque jour dans un environnement collaboratif et inclusif
  • Maintenez l'equilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle
  • Explorez nos opportunites de carriere et realisez votre plein potentiel, avec le soutien de formations, d'outils et de mentorat
  • Contribuez activement au succes de Cinesite en partageant votre expertise et votre passion avec vos collegues et les partenaires de Cinesite
  • Profitez d'occasions d'echanger et de partager avec vos collegues : 5 a 7, evenements de celebration, activites team building, clubs, "wrap party", etc.
  • Apprenez-en plus sur notre culture ici.


Projecteur sur nos avantages

  • Flexibilite:Nous avons pleinement adopte le travail hybride,offrant a nos employes la flexibilite de travailler a domicile, au studio ou d'alterner les deux (sauf exception),
  • Nos avantages:
    • Programme de support aux employes,
    • Plateforme de telemedecine (Dialogue)
    • Programme Inflow (TDA-H)
    • Jours personnels
    • Un jour de celebration flottant pour celebrer avec vous ce qui vous rend unique
    • L'equipement et le materiel pour travailler au bureau et la maison
    • Acces a des activites culturelles et pour votre bien-etre (yoga, massage)
    • Rabais avec divers partenaires
    • Et plus encore...


Pour postuler

L'experience candidat est au cur de nos processus guides par nos valeurs d'equite, d'empathie et de transparence. Si vous voulez faire partie de l'histoire de Cinesite, veuillez soumettre votre candidature en ligne via ce site. Si votre candidature est acceptee, vous serez contacte sous peu. Si votre candidature n'est pas retenue pour ce poste, elle restera au dossier pour de futures opportunites.

Veuillez noter que seules les candidatures de personnes residant dans la province de Quebec et detenant un statut de travail valide au Canada seront prises en consideration.


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Behind the scenes at Cinesite

Cinesite is an international visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective, where excellence, expertise, and creativity are valued by all.


The crew you'll join

The Lighting TD reports to the Head of Lighting and is responsible for taking care of shot lighting and rendering of multiple projects within Cinesite's pipeline. They are responsible for their shots from start to finish using Gaffer and Arnold.


The script

What your day will look like ?

  • Apply lighting rig and HDRI setup to scenes, in line with direction from Head of Lighting. Adjust shaders and lighting levels to add realism and match CG elements to live action plates while maintaining consistency across shots.
  • Work with texture artists and Look Development Artists to resolve technical issues and optimise scenes for render.
  • Work closely with compositors to ensure all required passes and layers are supplied.
  • Maintain the required standard of work, using the established pipeline for the sequence.
  • Take direction from the Lead Lighting TD as well as the Head of Lighting and/or the CG Supervisor and apply corrective action on their scenes
  • Check the renders and troubleshoot any issues when possible
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and management, keeping them appraised of shot progress, technical issues, and recommended solutions.
  • Liaise with the production and the Lead Lighting TD daily for feedback and allocation of work
  • Accurately manage your workload and inform the production when some tasks are more complex than expected or when it takes longer to complete so the schedule can be updated.

Your credits

  • Solid experience lighting photorealistic CG in live action environments is essential
  • Excellent Katana/Gaffer skills and solid understanding of rendering with Arnold
  • A thorough understanding of the visual effects pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing
  • Ability to work well within a team environment and take direction from Supervisors as appropriate
  • Familiarity with compositing in Nuke (would be advantageous)
  • A familiarity with Linux and basic shader writing skills (a plus)


The filmmaking experience at Cinesite

  • Immerse yourself in a creative and inspiring world where you evolve every day in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  • Maintain a balance between professional and personal life.
  • Explore our career opportunities and realize your full potential with the support of training, tools, and mentoring.
  • Actively contribute to Cinesite's success by sharing your expertise and passion with colleagues and Cinesite partners.
  • Take advantage of opportunities to engage and connect with your colleagues: happy hours, celebration events, team-building activities, clubs, wrap parties, etc.
  • Learn more about our culture here.


Spotlight on our benefits

  • Flexibility:We have fully embraced hybrid work, offering our employees the flexibility to work from home, at the studio, or alternate between the two (with exceptions).
  • Our benefits:
    • Employee support program
    • Telemedicine platform (Dialogue)
    • Inflow program (ADHD)
    • Personal days
    • A floating celebration day to honor what makes you unique
    • Equipment and materials for both office and home
    • Access to cultural and well-being activities (yoga, massage)
    • Discounts with various partners
    • And much more...


To Apply

Candidate experience is at the heart of our processes, guided by our values of fairness, empathy, and transparency. If you want to be part of Cinesite's story, please submit your application online through this website. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted shortly. If your application is not selected for this position, it will remain on file for future opportunities.

Please note that only candidates located in the province of Quebec and holding a valid Canadian work authorization will be considered for this position.