Experienced ToonBoom Harmony Compositing Artist

At Lighthouse Studios, our six core values, pride, passion, persistence, playfulness, poise and people-focus, underpin everything we do and provide guidance for us as we grow and learn. 

Lighthouse will always seek to reasonably accommodate those applicants with conscientious or other objections, however given the nature of both the role and subject matter, this may not always be possible. Applicant discretion is therefore advised.

This role is based in our studio in Kilkenny which is in the Republic of Ireland, and there is no option to Freelance for this role

About the role

We are now seeking an experienced ToonBoom Harmony Compositing Artist to join our team in Kilkenny and to work closely with the supervisor to create the final image of a frame, shot or sequence.

We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in!

Key responsibilities:

Create and composite digital FX, highlights and tones within the current compositing pipeline

Collaborate with teams’ FX artists and supervisors to achieve consistent and high-quality results

Manage renders and set up shots technically

Integrate all layers including animation, environment, lighting and AFX-related materials to create the final shots

Ensure and maintain the expected quality, style and schedule across the production

Meet production deadlines and maintain regular communication with leads and supervisors

Collaborate with other team members to improve methods, workflows and techniques

Identify and report any issues that arise that may affect timelines or delivery schedules

Work very closely with the compositing supervisor on direction of each scene

Render background elements from Adobe Photoshop, and animation sequences from ToonBoom Harmony

Layer each sequence/scene you are provided with using ToonBoom Harmony

Add camera-moves, masks, filters, blurs, colour-adjustments, particle effects, time-effects and anything else that generally falls under the umbrella of 2D compositing

Analyse and troubleshoot common technical issues in conjunction with the Comp Lead/Supervisor to solve problems within scenes

Archive relevant comp material for partial reuse in the future

Other duties as may be required with early compositing and scene prep

Replace backgrounds within the scene to latest approved from the Background department

This above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks. 

Key requirements:

3+ years of experience in a similar position, with a minimum of 1 year of animation composition experience 

Experience using After Effects is considered an asset

Experience using Toon Boom Harmony is essential 

Experience with compositing libraries is considered an asset

Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Excellent attention to detail

Technical problem-solving abilities

Must be able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Must be a team player

What we'll offer you

 When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities.

The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members.

In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you - not only now but in years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more!

If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for, apply now! 

Lighthouse Studios Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as a studio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates - If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can.