We are actively looking for a passionate Lighting Artist. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye as well as technical ability who looks to cinema and / or your own photography as inspiration for creating highly dramatic atmospheres and a variety of moods through lighting and post process color grading. You will work with a battle-tested team who are looking to push the limits of what is possible in our future titles.
What are some of the benefits of joining the team?
Profit Share
Medical, Dental, & Vision 100% of premiums for the family covered
Generous PTO policy
16 paid Holidays
Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
401k Match
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Hours
Volunteer Days
Employee & Family Team Building Events
What are the responsibilities for the position?
Create dramatic, awe inspiring, AAA+ quality lighting and atmosphere that fits the Narrative, Gameplay, and mood that we are trying to achieve in both real time and cinematic environments.
Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to help define and establish the overall look and mood of the worlds that we create.
Provide input and advice on surfaces, shaders, and other image quality issues in order to get the best results from how lighting interacts with the world.
Work closely with the art team and engineers to find technical solutions to create stunning lighting and maintain performance standards.
Implement lighting through hand placement and procedural placement tools.
Adjust scene and character materials to get the most out of the lighting in a scene.
Manage the performance impacts of the lighting and atmosphere while maintaining the visual quality and art direction.
Communicate any risks, issues, or concerns for the project to the Art Director as they happen.
Be self motivated and able to work autonomously if needed.
Be receptive to and proactive about implementing changes from feedback.
Participate and provide feedback in playtests for our internal projects.
Be comfortable advising and providing detailed, actionable feedback to our outside partners as it relates to lighting.
All other duties as assigned.
What are the minimum requirements?
Lighting Artist with 4+ years experience in the games industry.
At least two shipped titles as a Lighting Artist.
Expert Knowledge of lighting techniques and PBR lighting methods in both forward and deferred lighting renderers.
Excellent eye for color, light, and composition, as well as an understanding of how it affects mood and emotion.
Ability to expertly utilize color grading and post processing.
Strong understanding of game development workflows.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong UE4 lighting experience. (Dynamic and baked.)
Passionate about your craft and focused on constant growth and self-education.
Knowledge of current techniques and terminology.
Meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.