Technical Lighting Artist (Game Development)

Location: Remote in Ukraine; office located in Kyiv

Company

hirify.global is an independent video game development and art production company specializing in full-cycle development and game content creation. VOLMI is its Eastern European outsourcing studio.

What you will do

• Create time-of-day libraries and customize skybox materials.
• Set up local lighting on levels in collaboration with game and level artists.
• Check and control PBR and PBL across the project.
• Create custom HDRI maps and script simple lighting functions and IES profiles.
• Monitor level performance and test levels for playability and stability.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of lighting in real-time engines.
• Exceptional eye for color, composition, light, and shadow.
• Strong knowledge of how light reacts with PBR materials and textures.
• Excellent understanding of in-game lighting techniques, atmospheric effects, and related systems.
• Strong portfolio focused on lighting work.
• Ability to work with different disciplines to deliver lighting that follows the concept and art direction while supporting and enhancing game design.
• Basic scripting understanding.
• English at B1+ level, including speaking.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work and a flexible schedule using corporate equipment.
• Medical insurance.
• Professional development through training, workshops, and learning programs.
• Transparent employee growth assessment and regular career-development feedback.
• Support during blackouts to maintain uninterrupted work in the office and remotely outside the Kyiv region.
• Access to international studios and global game projects, plus corporate social responsibility opportunities.