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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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Expressions of Interest

Melbourne
Luma is an oscar-nominated creative studio that encompasses visual effects, original content, and venture capital with offices in Santa Monica, Melbourne and Vancouver. Our visual effects studio grants filmmakers access to award-winning artists, avant-garde technology, and custom tools to bring their extraordinary vision to life.  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 Life what it’s all about—creating exceptional work with exceptional people. We're always looking for good people who might be a great addition to  our culture, and who value the things we think are important. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you. If you don’t see the position you’re interested in listed on our website, please submit your expression of interest. We will reach out when opportunities come available. Thank you for your time and interest in Luma!
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Expressions of Interest

Vancouver
Luma is an oscar-nominated creative studio that encompasses visual effects, original content, and venture capital with offices in Santa Monica, Melbourne and Vancouver. Our visual effects studio grants filmmakers access to award-winning artists, avant-garde technology, and custom tools to bring their extraordinary vision to life. 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 Life what it’s all about—creating exceptional work with exceptional people.  We're always looking for good people who might be a great addition to  our culture, and who value the things we think are important. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you. If you don’t see the position you’re interested in listed on our website, please submit your expression of interest. We will reach out when opportunities come available. Thank you for your time and interest in Luma!
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FX Artist, Mid to Senior Level

Vancouver
Luma Pictures is looking for Mid to Senior level FX Artists in Vancouver. PLEASE NOTE: All positions are Work From Home roles and candidates must be located within British Colombia for consideration

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

  • At least 3 to 5 years of experience as a Houdini FX Artist in features
  • 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 an equal opportunity employer.
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    Lighting Artist, Mid to Senior Level

    Vancouver
    Luma Vancouver is hiring mid to 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 roles and candidates must be located within British Colombia for consideration

    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 four to five 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.
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    People & Culture Manager (Expressions of Interest)

    Vancouver
    Luma is an oscar-nominated creative studio that encompasses visual effects, original content, and venture capital with offices in Santa Monica and Melbourne. Our visual effects studio grants filmmakers access to award-winning artists, avant-garde technology, and custom tools to bring their extraordinary vision to life. 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 Life what it’s all about—creating exceptional work with exceptional people.  We’re on the lookout for an incredible People & Culture Manager to join our Vancouver team. Drop us a line if you’re a champion at masterminding strategies to transform ideas into action items and love working with your team every step of the way. As the P&C Manager, your mission is to plan and execute projects that fall under the People & Culture team with a fun-loving and open-minded attitude. Some of these areas will include HR policies, performance evaluations, and onboarding. You'll collaborate closely with our LA studio and report directly to Jamy, our VP / Head of People & Culture. In short, what are we looking for? Less corporate. More heart.

    You Have:

  • People & culture first approach
  • Genuine interest in people and their journey at Luma
  • Ambition to create a positive, culture driven work environment for all
  • Openness to new ideas and strategies
  • Standout ability to work well with others
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal &  communication skills
  • Stellar project management skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Applicable experience in HR and Culture 
  • Understanding of HR policies, procedures
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations relating to HR practices
  • Experience with HRIS and/or Payroll systems 
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Bonus: Experience in a People & Culture role
  • Bonus: Masters or a BA/BS in a related field
  • Bonus: Experience in a creative or tech industry 

    • You Can:

  • Design and imbue Luma culture
  • Drive strategy for an incredible workplace environment 
  • Aid recruiting processes 
  • Steer onboarding and farewell best practices 
  • Ensure we’re in step with Canadian work place regulations
  • Grow and nurture all HR / People policies 
  • Own performance evals and salary reviews
  • Be the guru of conflict resolution 
  • Design HR metrics to inform decision making 
  • Keep up to date with industry trends
  • Be a key player at conferences, educational and networking opportunities 
  • Foster collaboration, innovation, respect, and accountability 
  • Strengthen best practices for teamwork and leadership
  • Thrive as a leader or as a team player
  • Take direction positively and implement it successfully
  • Manage multiple projects at the same time across different timezones 
  • Quickly adapt to changing priorities and new information

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

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