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Bardel Entertainment is currently seeking a technically-minded and artistically-aware Lighting Technical Assistant (Lighting TA) to join our 3D Lighting department. For more than 35 years, Bardel has been a cornerstone of the North American animation landscape, evolving from a traditional boutique to a technological powerhouse while remaining grounded in the creative roots of the craft.
As a Lighting Technical Assistant at Bardel, you will act as the crucial “bridge” between the artistic vision of the lighting team and the technical rigor of the production pipeline. This role is designed for someone who is passionate about cinematic storytelling and possesses a knack for technical problem-solving within the Blender and Maya ecosystems. You will play a vital part in ensuring the stability, efficiency, and quality of our lighting pipeline, enabling our world-class lighters to focus on what they do best: bringing 3D animated features to life.
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Lighting Technical Assistant (Lighting TA)
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Primary Keyword Lighting Technical Assistant (Lighting TA)
Company Name Bardel Entertainment
Job Type Hybrid / Contract (Project Hire)
Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Primary Software Blender, Autodesk Maya, Python
Contract Timeline ASAP – July (With potential for extension)
Project Type 3D Animated Feature Film
Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits
Bardel Entertainment offers a competitive salary structure tailored to the technical demands of a feature film pipeline. Our compensation packages are designed to attract proactive problem-solvers who can contribute to our studio’s legacy of excellence.
Weekly Salary Table (CAD)
Position Level Lighting Technical Assistant
• Weekly Pay Range (CAD) $1,400 – $1,500
• Estimated Monthly Equivalent $6,060 – $6,500
Note:
The final salary offer will reflect several key factors, including your educational background, specific technical certifications, years of relevant industry experience, and your proficiency in scripting languages like Python and MEL.
Flexible Work Environment: A hybrid model that balances the freedom of remote work with the synergy of in-person collaboration.
Immediate Wellness: Access to Extended Health and Wellness benefits from Day 1 of your contract.
Financial Support: RRSP matching program to support your long-term financial goals.
Professional Growth: Opportunity to work with industry-leading tools and research new render technologies.
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Job Description
The Mission of the Lighting TA
The Lighting Technical Assistant is a hybrid role that demands both a high level of technical proficiency and a keen aesthetic eye. Your mission is to support the integration, optimization, and validation of lighting assets within our production pipeline. You are the “first responder” for technical issues, ensuring that the lighting files meet both our rigorous technical standards and the Director’s artistic direction.
In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the lighting tools and pipeline architecture. You won’t just be fixing bugs; you will be identifying workflow bottlenecks and proposing tool improvements or scripts to optimize the way we work.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Test, maintain, and troubleshoot lighting systems and workflows. Work closely with artists and technical departments to ensure that the transition from animation to lighting is seamless.
Cross-Departmental Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between the lighting, compositing, rendering, and pipeline development teams, ensuring fluid communication and understanding of technical requirements.
Scene Performance Optimization: Diagnose and resolve complex scene performance issues, fixing render errors, identifying broken assets, and managing incorrect file dependencies that could delay production.
Asset Integration: Monitor and assist with the integration of lighting assets into shot production, ensuring naming conventions, data structures, and asset versions are properly maintained to prevent data loss or confusion.
Technical Support: Provide day‑to‑day support for lighters. Whether it’s a render layer…
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