Hi, I’m Marta Pons-Carballo, a Lighting Artist with international experience in visual effects for feature films and TV series. I specialize in lighting and shading using Houdini and Maya, and I’ve worked within ShotGrid pipelines to keep projects on track. I’m orderly and creative, comfortable collaborating with teams and providing clear feedback. I’m persistent under pressure, eager to learn and grow in the VFX industry, and I’m familiar with all areas of the CGI production pipeline, including render layers and AOVs. I’m developing my ability to learn from mistakes and improve my craft every day.

Marta Pons-Carballo

Hi, I’m Marta Pons-Carballo, a Lighting Artist with international experience in visual effects for feature films and TV series. I specialize in lighting and shading using Houdini and Maya, and I’ve worked within ShotGrid pipelines to keep projects on track. I’m orderly and creative, comfortable collaborating with teams and providing clear feedback. I’m persistent under pressure, eager to learn and grow in the VFX industry, and I’m familiar with all areas of the CGI production pipeline, including render layers and AOVs. I’m developing my ability to learn from mistakes and improve my craft every day.

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Hi, I’m Marta Pons-Carballo, a Lighting Artist with international experience in visual effects for feature films and TV series. I specialize in lighting and shading using Houdini and Maya, and I’ve worked within ShotGrid pipelines to keep projects on track.

I’m orderly and creative, comfortable collaborating with teams and providing clear feedback. I’m persistent under pressure, eager to learn and grow in the VFX industry, and I’m familiar with all areas of the CGI production pipeline, including render layers and AOVs. I’m developing my ability to learn from mistakes and improve my craft every day.

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Language

Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lighting Artist at Milk Studio
March 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Applied extensive VFX experience on major projects including Ms Marvel and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; refined render workflows and contributed to the production pipeline.
Lighting Artist at Milk Studio
February 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Continued lighting and shading work, implemented efficient lighting pipelines, and collaborated with CG and compositing teams to deliver on schedule.
Lighting Artist at Milk Studio
February 1, 2024 - April 27, 2024
Currently working as a Lighting Artist using Houdini software with a shotgrid pipeline, responsible for lighting tasks that support the CGI production pipeline.
Lighting Artist at Redefine Studio
October 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024
Worked on films such as Borderlands, The Boys, and several other upcoming films, enhancing visual effects through lighting techniques tailored for cinematic productions.
Lighting Artist at Milk Studio
September 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Lighting and shading artist focused on Houdini and Maya with a ShotGrid pipeline; contributed to high-quality VFX assets for feature films and TV; collaborated with VFX supervisors and CG teams to meet tight deadlines.
Lighting Shading Artist at Rise Visual Effects Studios
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Worked as Lighting Shading Artist on productions including Ms Marvel and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, contributing to lighting and shading aspects in high-profile film projects.

Education

3D Animation & VFX Degree at La Salle BCN Ramon Llul University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor's Degree at La Salle Universidad de Barcelona
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Degree at Sagrada Familia de Gavá
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
3D Animation & VFX Degree at La Salle BCN / Universitat Ramon Llull
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
3D Animation & VFX Degree at La Salle BCN / Ramon Llull University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Advanced Higher University Degree in Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Program in Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Other