Lamppost VFX

IT Manager

Barcelona • {{setTimeRemaining('Wednesday, 10 December 2025')}} {{remaining}}

We are looking for IT Manager for our VFX studio in Barcelona.

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IT Manager (Cobertura Temporal)

Descripción general

Somos un estudio de VFX en busca de un Responsable de IT con experiencia para
cubrir un período de baja por paternidad. Este puesto práctico es clave para garantizar
que nuestro pipeline de producción, la granja de render y los sistemas de
almacenamiento funcionen de forma fiable y eficiente. Gestionarás toda nuestra
infraestructura IT, desde servidores y redes hasta seguridad y soporte a usuarios,
permitiendo que nuestros artistas y equipo se concentren en entregar proyectos de
primer nivel.

Responsabilidades principales

Gestionar y monitorizar firewalls, switches (L2/L3) e infraestructura de red.
Desplegar, configurar y mantener servidores Linux y Windows (físicos y
virtuales).
Supervisar y comprobar los sistemas de backup para garantizar la integridad de
los datos y la preparación ante desastres.
Administrar y mantener sistemas de almacenamiento NAS y SAN (Synology,
Qumulo).
Proporcionar mantenimiento IT, resolución de incidencias y soporte de
hardware.
Administrar Active Directory, incluyendo usuarios, grupos, políticas y seguridad.
Dar soporte y optimizar la granja de render local.
Mantener los sistemas de control de acceso para garantizar operaciones
seguras.
Actuar como primer punto de contacto para resolución de incidencias y soporte
a usuarios.

Habilidades y conocimientos técnicos

Sólido dominio de Linux (Debian, CentOS) y Windows (10, 11, Server).
Conocimientos avanzados de redes (switches, DNS, reglas de firewall, VLANs,
routing).
Experiencia en la gestión de firewalls (SonicWall o similares) y switches de red
(Netgear).
Familiaridad con sistemas de almacenamiento (Synology NAS, Qumulo SAN).
Competencia en scripting/automatización (Bash, Batch, PowerShell, Python)
Experiencia en gestión de identidades y accesos (Active Directory).
Conocimientos en soporte de infraestructura de granja de render.
Excelentes habilidades de resolución de problemas en hardware, sistemas
operativos y redes.

Compositing Supervisor

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Sunday, 1 June 2025')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a Compositing Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term. Also Long term positions.

Duties & responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots.
Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors in order to ensure the appropriate execution of shots.
Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects tv/film standard
Ongoing communication with Production and the team regarding schedules and deadlines
Taking responsibility for the teams workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors
Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
Assumes Compositing project/show responsibilities as required.
Responsible for all aspects of 2D compositing.
Composite shots utilising Nuke software. Is able to perform all tasks necessary to complete a shot; including matte extraction, painting, roto, 2D motion, compositing. Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles
Training and mentoring of more junior artists
Take a lead role in effect design to take advantage of software capabilities.
Responsible for fostering a team environment.
Assists the department manager with the employee review process and the scheduling of personnel on shows, providing input on skills, productivity, and career development.
Acts as a point person between Production and Compositing crews, providing timely, clear communication.
Assemble crew for production, assess individuals skills and delegate work appropriately.
Responsible for problem solving and communicating issues organisationally, logistically and technically.

Education / Experience
5+ years of Compositing experience
2 years of experience in a Lead role

Essential Skills:
An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke
Experience in a similar position within Episodic or film VFX
Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
An understanding of colour space principles
A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline

Desirable Skills
Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
Programming and coding experience and knowledge
Experience working on episodic/long form projects.
On-set experience.

CG Supervisor

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Sunday, 1 June 2025')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a CG Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term. Also Long term positions.

The CG Supervisor will work in partnership with the VFX Supervisor to ensure the creative and technical visions of our clients are realised. The CG Supervisor will familiarise themselves with all aspects of the show, the capabilities of Lamppost’s existing tools and capabilities of the team to assess what will be required to deliver exceptional quality work for our clients.
They will work with the VFX Supervisor and Producer to assess all needs during the pre-production schedule and ensure that they have the appropriate staff and workflow capabilities to get the job done.

Duties & responsibilities

Manage the techniques used to generate and edit CG elements from asset creation to final composition.
Work with Production to determine what information may be required from clients to ensure a smooth show setup and execution.
Determines technical approaches needed to achieve desired look and behaviours of the production's assets within agreed technical pipeline.
Act as the primary technical leadership on the project. Serves as key technical expert on productions
Work with R&D and Production to define future direction of technology development at Lamppost.
Work with pipeline to write, edit, install, and maintain show-specific configuration files and scripts. (Outputs configuration - dailies, videouts, color pipeline etc.)
Identifies, defines, prioritises and oversees the implementation of tools that automate production tasks.
Set up Workflow Templates (WFTs) at the show level.
Provide references, recommendations or technical solutions for effective task completion.
Review scope of work and assign tasks based on artist skills/abilities.
Utilise effective communication skills to receive client notes and deliver instructions/feedback to the VFX Supervisor and artists.
Assist the team in debugging problematic shots and assist in optimising shots for efficiency.
Evaluate artist workflow with an eye on improving productivity and automating processes.
Deliver final shots that are creatively and technically excellent.
Be actively involved in mentoring juniors throughout productions.
Builds consensus among technology, creative and production management to create efficiencies.

Education / Experience

A minimum of 5 years CG experience in high-end film
2 years of experience as a Supervisor
Is a proven leader in setting direction for a production and for inspiring and motivating production staff
Demonstrated experience teaching/mentoring co-workers and assume leadership role

Skills and abilities

Technical skills

Strong ability in defining a cg strategy for a show considering team and time at disposal.
Ability to lead and coach your various department leads about said cg technique and approach.
Expert knowledge of Vray or of a similar physically-based renderer.
Proven experience with Maya and Nuke and knowledge of Houdini.
Knowledge of advanced 3D modelling, rendering, animation, texturing, lighting, shading, effects and rigging
Experience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, etc.) is a plus
Strong aptitude for technical workflow challenges such as directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies, etc.
Excellent eye for detail for quality control

Core skills

Strong leadership skills. Both in spoken and written form
Ability to interface with Production staff about scheduling or resources challenges
Capable of managing a full team of artists and technologists; setting high expectations, and encouraging and supporting the staff when in needs
Ability to assess Lamppost resources and talent pool to ensure workflow can be completed
Excellent time management and communication skills
Excellent problem solver who can focus on detail, while maintaining the whole picture

Open Application

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Although we do not have positions open at all times we are happy to keep your contact information for future reference.

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We are always interested in hearing from talented people in all professional fields and although. So if you feel you can contribute with knowledge that will blow our mind, please do not hesitate to send us your application.

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