Senior Level Lighting Artist (Game Development)

Location: Hybrid/onsite; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Salary: $69.09–$86.35 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global’s Naughty Dog studio develops critically acclaimed narrative-driven games for PlayStation and PC.

What you will do

• Develop lighting schemes, color palettes, post-processing effects, and visual moods for 3D game environments.
• Help achieve lighting looks that are applied consistently across the game.
• Collaborate with modelers and texture/shader artists to optimize visual quality and runtime performance.
• Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists on visual direction, technology, training, and workflows.
• Provide and receive feedback while managing individual workload and supporting other artists.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of industry experience in film or games generating final pictures.
• At least one shipped AAA game.
• Excellent competency in Autodesk Maya and knowledge of global illumination.
• Strong understanding of direct and indirect light, luminance, exposure, and color theory.
• Excellent problem-solving, multitasking, and independent-work skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Experience generating light maps, pre-lighting, or baked lighting.
• Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating relevant work.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary engagement through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available.
• Work alongside creative and technically innovative game development specialists.
• Diverse perspectives and life experiences are valued.

Hiring process

• Submit a portfolio or demo reel.
• An art test may be required.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage.