One of Us is a London and Paris based studio that hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, making us better at what we do! Be part of a studio that celebrates visual storytelling.

One Of Us is a visual effects studio founded in London in 2004 by co-directors Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker and Tom Debenham.

With a dynamic team of over 350 highly skilled professionals, we take pride in pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with experience in all stages of production, from concept through to planning, photography and post-production.

From breathtaking fantasy landscapes to gripping action sequences, our portfolio spans a diverse range of genres and award winning projects such as Pinocchio, The Witcher and The Crown.

Lighting Leads are responsible for leading the lighting team on a show providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high-quality output.


Responsibilities:

Work with the CG Supervisor, VFX Supervisor, and other department leads to establish the lighting and look development standards for the show.
Develop and implement lighting setups and techniques in Houdini that enhance the storytelling and visual impact of our projects.
Troubleshoot and solve technical issues related to lighting and rendering.
Optimize lighting setups for efficiency while maintaining visual quality.
Help review and provide constructive feedback on lighting work done by team members.
Stay updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the lighting pipeline.
What we are looking for:

Studio experience in lighting within the VFX industry.
Proficiency with Houdini and knowledge of Solaris is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of lighting principles, colour theory, and composition.
Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
A keen eye for aesthetics and photorealism.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with real-time rendering engines like Unreal Engine.
Knowledge of scripting in Python.
Experience in other areas of VFX production, such as compositing or look dev.

All roles, including hybrid/remote opportunities, at One of Us require candidates to reside in the UK or France, depending on the location of the role, or must be willing to relocate for the duration of the contract. All candidates must disclose if they have an existing Right to Work in the relevant country, or would require sponsorship support, i.e. Visa.

Benefits:
In return we offer:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays off
Hybrid working
Healthcare cash plan (including dental, optical, physical and mental health support - along with lots
of extra perks and discounts such as gym memberships, cinema tickets, massage)
A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events


We Accept You
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we do. Being respectful and kind to people irrespective of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability is what we expect of everyone who works for One of Us. If you feel the same, come and join us.

One of Us as a force for good!
We care about our staff, clients, the community we work in and the world we live in. We want to have a positive impact for all of our stakeholders. This commitment means we have begun our journey to becoming a certified B Corp and not only make beautiful pictures, but to create a fairer, more sustainable future. Stay tuned for updates on our journey!