Framestore brings together world-class producers, artists, and technologists to craft visually striking work across advertising, episodic, and immersive productions. Our teams blend creative ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-end visual effects, immersive storytelling, and premium content for global clients, brands, and broadcasters.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible
This is a new role within our team, as Head of Lighting we will look to you to help us lead all aspects of lighting and rendering at Framestore across Advertising, Episodic and Immersive shows. You will establish and maintain the benchmark for quality across all shows, leading the way creatively while ensuring the department has the right artists, tools and workflows to deliver the highest standard of work.
There is a strong technical focus to this role as you will be working to develop and improve our workflows, tools and pipeline.
You will work closely with the Heads of CG and Senior Talent Team to hire, develop and lead the lighting team. This role will still be actively working on projects to maintain a close relationship with artists, technology and have a clear understanding of potential innovation workflow improvements.
Why join us?
We believe in giving people ownership and opportunities
You would be joining and growing an incredibly talented and collaborative team
There is support, training and progression at all levels of your career, being a Head of Department doesn’t mean there isn’t still things you’d like to learn
An incredibly diverse range of projects both in their length, styles and our technical and creative input
An innovative and adaptable pipeline with Houdini at it’s core. We believe in the best tool for the job coupled with the structure and access to tools you’d expect at Framestore
A strong technical mind, able to develop elements of workflow and pipeline as needed while offering advice and guidance on all aspects of Lighting/Look Dev across the department
Strong expertise using a range of software, including Houdini Maya and Arnold
Outstanding work and a proven track record of delivering quality within VFX
Genuine investment in growing and developing the team, leading and enabling the existing team while proactively seeking the best talent to join us
Collaborative approach to problem solving bringing both management and team members together with your decisions
Adaptable, interested in development, change and innovation
Accessibility Statement
Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Application Process & Deadline
To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Head of Lighting - London.
We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.
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Thank you for your application! We will be in touch with you as soon as we can.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you feel like the role is right for you then we encourage you to apply. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered for this role or for other roles that we might have coming up.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
If you need any assistance during the application or recruitment process please let us know and we will support you every step of the way.
