Lighting & Comp Supervisor - Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest - Future Opportunities

Kickstart Entertainment is building a network of talented professionals for potential upcoming productions. While this position is not currently open and no project or start date has been confirmed, we'd love to hear from individuals interested in being considered for future opportunities.

Applications will be kept on file, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted if and when a suitable opportunity becomes available.

Please Note:

This posting is an expression of interest only and does not represent an offer of employment or a guarantee that this position will be filled. Any future hiring is subject to project approval, business requirements, updated role requirements, and Kickstart's staffing needs.

The Lighting & Comp Supervisor leads the artistic and technical execution of lighting, rendering, and compositing across the production. Working closely with the production's Director, Producer and key creatives, this role establishes and maintains the production's visual language from lighting kickoffs to final delivery, guiding surfacing styles, lighting, comp and FX. The Supervisor balances creative ambition with schedule and pipeline realities while building a clear, collaborative environment in which artists can do their best work.

• Lead the Lighting & Comp phase for this Production in collaboration with the Producer, Director and other key in-house and vendor creatives, setting clear artistic and technical objectives for the team
• Translate the approved creative vision into practical lighting and compositing standards, including sequence looks, shot templates, light rigs, render strategies, and compositing approaches
• Establish the look of sequences and episodes, prepare clear kickoff materials, and communicate creative intent and technical expectations to internal and partner studio teams
• Review lighting scripts, lighting masters and LRC/FX through lighting, rendering, and compositing; provide clear, actionable feedback and approve work for submission to the Director and client
• Provide creative and technical solutions in using textures, surfacing, and lighting to achieve a look that meet the overall creative vision of the production
• Maintain visual continuity and technical consistency across shots, sequences, and episodes, ensuring the established style supports storytelling, mood, and performance
• Along with Animation Team members and Partner Studio team, assess asset readiness and technical feasibility, identify risks early, and develop production-friendly solutions that preserve the creative intent
• Provide hands‑on support for key, hero, or technically complex shots and create representative work that establishes a quality benchmark for the team
• Guide, mentor, and support Lighting & Comp artists through creative, technical, and continuity challenges; provide constructive feedback and contribute to performance and development conversations as requested
• Collaborate with Production to plan workloads, priorities, staffing, and review cadence; monitor progress and communicate schedule, quality, or resource risks early
• Work closely with partner studio teams and IT & Pipeline Team, to maintain a smooth flow of files, notes, approvals, and production information across locations and time zones.
• Proactively troubleshoot lighting, rendering, compositing, colour, and pipeline issues, working with the creative and IT & Pipeline Team to resolve blockers and improve reliability. Striving to hit high quality with style and scope in mind with creative production friendly solutions
• Collaborate with IT & Pipeline Team on developing, testing, and implementing tools, templates, and workflows that improve efficiency, render…