Position: Studio Animations Programmer
Location: On site, Bucharest
Employment Type: Full-time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program and operate lighting control systems for live events, broadcasts, virtual productions, and digital settings.
• Design and implement dynamic lighting sequences that respond to real-time inputs or follow programmed cues.
• Collaborate with creative, technical, and production teams to seamlessly integrate lighting into physical, digital, and hybrid experiences.
• Convert design ideas into programmable cue stacks, timelines, and pixel maps.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain lighting equipment, including intelligent fixtures and pixel-based systems.
• Optimize lighting setups for both real-time rendering environments and video or broadcast compatibility.
• Participate in pre-production planning, rehearsals, and post-event reviews.
• Document lighting configurations, patching, and cue structures to ensure consistency and reproducibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Native or fluent English (C1 level), with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in lighting design for gaming, esports, broadcast, or interactive productions.
• Proven expertise with professional lighting control systems in live, virtual, or broadcast contexts.
• Strong knowledge of DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and other lighting control protocols.
• Practical experience with moving lights, LED arrays, and advanced lighting technologies.
• Familiarity with show control processes, including synchronization of lighting with video and audio.
• Knowledge of real-time rendering or streaming production environments is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and adapt in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
• Experience working with real-time virtual production tools such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Scripting or automation skills in languages like Lua, Python, or similar for show control.
• Strong understanding of color theory and visual storytelling in digital and hybrid environments.

BENEFITS:

• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Paid training on company standards, tools, and workflows.
• Access to private healthcare and wellness benefits including gym membership eligibility after a set period.
• Opportunities for career growth within a fast-moving, global, tech-driven company.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animation Programming

We champion a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member’s talent and ideas are respected. All qualified applicants are welcome regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. We believe that creative and technical excellence in animation programming thrives on varied perspectives.

How to Apply for the Studio Animations Programmer Opportunity

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of animation programming and want to play a key role in a thriving studio, we invite you to apply. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your animation programming experience and your motivation for joining our innovative team. Join us and help create the next generation of immersive animated experiences.