David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading B2B solution provider who are looking to recruit a Studio Animations Programmer for their Gaming studios in Bucharest Romania.
Position: Studio Animations Programmer
Location: Bucharest Romania
Employment type: Full-time
Remuneration: Base salary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program and operate lighting control systems for live events broadcasts virtual productions and digital environments.
- Design and execute dynamic lighting sequences that react to real-time inputs or follow scripted cues.
- Collaborate with creative technical and production teams to integrate lighting into physical digital and hybrid experiences.
- Translate design concepts into programmable cue stacks timelines and pixel maps.
- Set up troubleshoot and maintain lighting equipment including intelligent fixtures and pixel-based systems.
- Optimize lighting for both real-time rendering environments and video/broadcast compatibility.
- Contribute to pre-production planning rehearsals and post-event evaluations.
- Document lighting setups patching and cue structures for consistency and repeatability.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Native or fluent in English (C1 level) with strong proficiency in both written and spoken communication.
- Background in lighting design for gaming esports broadcast or interactive productions.
- Demonstrated experience with professional lighting control systems in live virtual or broadcast environments.
- Strong understanding of DMX Art-Net sACN and related lighting control protocols.
- Hands-on experience with moving lights LED arrays and other advanced lighting technologies.
- Familiarity with show control workflows including syncing lighting with video and audio.
- Knowledge of real-time rendering or streaming production environments is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced deadline-driven productions.
- Experience with real-time virtual production platforms (e.g. Unreal Engine Unity).
- Scripting or automation skills (e.g. Lua Python or similar for show control).
- Strong grasp of color theory and visual storytelling in digital and hybrid spaces.
BENEFITS:
- Includes a performance-based bonus structure.
- Paid training of company standards tools and workflows.
- Access to private healthcare and wellness perks such as gym membership (eligibility after a specified period).
- Opportunities for advancement within a global fast-paced tech-driven organization.