Lead lighting artist

The lead lighting artist, or lighting lead, within a visual effects team, works with the lighting technical director to translate the creative demands, in terms of VFX lighting, into workable lighting rig setups. They work with their lighting team to complete those lighting rigs.

While working for The Mill, Darren Byford served as the lighting lead on at least Asylum of the Daleks and Dinosaurs on a Spaceship.