Lighting Artist (Unreal)

Location: hirify.global, 400 de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; hybrid work

Company

Video game development studio creating real-time game visuals and cinematic content.

What you will do

• Translate conceptual illustrations into real-time lighting visuals within game-engine limitations.
• Create high-quality lighting for cinematics and environments.
• Collaborate with lighting, level design, cinematics, environment, visual effects, and technical art teams.
• Use Unreal to deliver visually and technically polished results.
• Seek feedback and communicate with the Lighting Manager, Art Director, and relevant departments.

Requirements

• Diploma in 3D or equivalent training.
• 3–5 years of industry experience as a lighting artist.
• Significant knowledge of cinematic lighting, real-time lighting, and pre-rendered lighting.
• At least one published title as a lighting artist, preferably a next-generation title.
• Knowledge of lighting fundamentals, composition, physics-based rendering, and PBR.

Nice to have

• In-depth knowledge of video game production disciplines.
• Knowledge of technical constraints across game machines and platforms.
• Knowledge of Photoshop.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Flexible schedule with sick days and personal days.
• Group insurance for employees and dependents.
• Group RRSP.
• Family telemedicine service.
• Bonus system.