Lighting Artist

Description:

The team is looking for a highly creative and motivated Lighting Artist. In this position, you will be expected to help create visually stunning scenes. You will also be expected to play a role in solving technical problems through collaboration with Art and Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with Art, Cinematic, and Technical Art teams to create industry-leading visuals across a variety of environments

• Craft compelling lighting that supports the story, art direction, and gameplay objectives

• Translate conceptual illustrations into outstanding real-time lighting visuals

• Work with Art and Technical Art teams to anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements

• Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with the Art Directors, Lighting Lead, Cinematic Director, and other relevant departments

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years’ experience in video game production and or film production experience.

• A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop, or other similar game engines is preferred.

• Good knowledge of real-time lighting principals (dynamic lighting, sub-surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, physically based rendering), atmospherics, and post-processing

• Thorough understanding of how light, shadow and color create tone and mood.

• Exceptional grasp of compositional storytelling and cinematography.

• Background in real-world photography, cinematography, and lighting is a plus.

• Ability to work collaboratively – bring new ideas, build upon the ideas of others, give and receive feedback to generate strong results

• Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines