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Lighting Artist

NxT Level

Lighting Artist

Bethesda, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.