Philm CGI hiring Lighting Supervisor

• Location: On-site (Pune, India)
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Compensation: Best in industry

About philm CGI

At philm CGI, we are defined by our commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. With studios in Pune and Thrissur, we serve as a premier destination for global filmmakers, delivering world-class visual effects for major live-action feature films and immersive series. As we continue to scale our operations, we are looking for a visionary Lighting Supervisor to steer our lighting department, inspire our creative teams, and ensure the highest standards of cinematic excellence.

If you are a seasoned leader who understands that light is the essential language of emotion, mood, and atmosphere, we invite you to join us in Pune and help shape the future of our upcoming feature projects.

The Role: Artistry Meets Leadership

As a Lighting Supervisor at philm CGI, you will be the bridge between the technical pipeline and the creative intent of the director. You are responsible for ensuring that the final output on screen is not only technically flawless but also artistically transformative. This is a role for an experienced professional who can balance the demands of high-end production with a passion for creative mentorship and team growth.

Core Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Lead and manage the lighting team, translating the creative vision of the VFX Supervisor into tangible, cinematic shots.
• Quality & Continuity: Maintain a high bar for quality across sequences, ensuring that continuity in color, mood, and atmosphere is preserved throughout the film.
• Pipeline & Process: Oversee the assembly of lighting passes and comps, ensuring that the team adheres to project-specific look-development standards while identifying opportunities for workflow efficiency.
• Artistic Guidance: Provide daily supervision, offering constructive feedback and creative solutions that elevate the work of every artist on your team.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with production management to track progress, prioritize tasks, and manage resources, ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising on quality.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Act as the primary technical point of contact, resolving complex bottlenecks in the render pipeline and proposing software or procedural improvements.
• Mentorship: Dedicate time to coaching and training Lighting TDs, fostering a culture of continuous technical improvement and artistic confidence.

Role Overview : Lighting Supervisor

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a leader who excels in high-pressure, creative-driven environments. You should be as comfortable in a production meeting as you are sitting with an artist to fix a stubborn lighting pass.

Requirements:

• Leadership Experience: A minimum of 4+ years as a Lighting Supervisor (or equivalent role) in the VFX film industry, with proven experience managing large teams (10+ members).
• Technical Mastery: Extensive expertise in Maya and Nuke, with a deep understanding of complex 3D lighting scenes, including AOV layer management and multi-pass rendering.
• Aesthetic Expertise: Strong command of color theory, composition, and the principles of photorealism.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills. You must be able to communicate effectively with Directors, VFX Supervisors, and artists across all departments.
• Technical Problem-Solving: A logical, proactive approach to resolving technical hurdles in a large-scale feature film pipeline.
• Bonus Qualifications: A background in traditional photography—specifically regarding depth of field, exposure, FOV, and dynamic range—is highly regarded.

Why philm CGI?

At philm CGI, we believe that leadership is about empowerment. We provide an environment where your expertise is valued, your decisions carry weight, and your mentorship directly impacts the quality of the films we produce. You will work on globally recognized projects alongside some of the most talented artists in the industry, all within a professional studio environment designed for creativity and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the helm and drive creative excellence at philm CGI, we want to hear from you.

Please send your updated resume, a link to your most recent showreel, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience leading large teams to: hr@philmcgi.com.

We look forward to meeting a supervisor who is as passionate about developing talent as they are about achieving visual perfection.