Side Effects Software in Toronto Canada is seeking a Lighting Artist Intern (paid) for an 8 month contract. Gain exposure to the high-end Film effects industry while assisting with the development of Houdini training and demo content. This position will focus on building Houdini and Renderman shaders, lighting scenes, setting up camera passes, and compositing the results to generate high quality examples of Houdini's lighting capabilities. Knowledge gained will be turned into training and demo material and images will be profiled on our web site and print materials.

Required Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to create shaders and textures, light a scene, set up cameras, render out and composite animations. Good modeling skills would be an asset.
- Strong Artistic eye – demonstrated ability to convey feeling and emotion through color, space, form and motion.
- High Quality demo reel that demonstrates a strong knowledge of at least one 3D application although knowledge of Houdini and Renderman is preferred.
- Proven communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Highly motivated self-starter, ability to organize and work with little supervision in a fast-paced office while meeting necessary deadlines.

This position is located at our Toronto office and will be an 8 month contract position. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and demo reel to:

Side Effects Software
Attention: Lighting Intern
123 Front St. West, Suite 1401
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 2M2