Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Crafting visually compelling lighting scenarios for games with an accent on realism, mood, and technical performance. Focus on designing high-quality lighting schemes in UE4/UE5, optimizing visual fidelity within engine constraints, and collaborating with art direction to ensure immersive player experiences.

Location: On-site in Belgrade, Serbia

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio specializing in delivering high-end visual art and technical implementation for global gaming projects.

What you will do

• Design lighting that aligns with art direction and client expectations to support the overall visual look.
• Propose and implement realistic lighting schemes based on scene scenery, mood, and artistic needs.
• Balance high visual quality with strict technical and performance requirements of the game engine.
• Create and estimate tasks for the Lighting Art team while verifying quality after changes from other departments.
• Optimize lighting and fix reported bugs to produce the best possible image quality.
• Collaborate with Art and Technical Directors for quality validation and iterative improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry with at least one shipped title.
• Extensive knowledge of color theory, lighting, and composition.
• Proficiency in UE4 lighting techniques; knowledge of UE5 (Lumen, VSM, Nanite) is a significant bonus.
• Experience with DCC tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, and 2D/3D tools like Photoshop and Substance.
• Strong understanding of both real-time and pre-rendered lighting techniques.
• Ability to give and accept feedback, adapt to changes, and work proactively in a team environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in photography.
• Background in other areas of computer graphics.
• Ability to create concept art.

Culture & Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities to grow professionally.
• Exceptional private medical insurance plan.
• Casual workplace environment featuring a newly renovated relaxation area.