Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting Artist (Game Development): Designing and optimizing lighting scenarios for games with an accent on matching art direction, supporting other departments, and balancing visual quality with performance. Focus on creating realistic lighting schemes, validating quality, and fixing lighting bugs within technical limitations.

Company

hirify.global is a company that specializes in crafting lighting scenarios for games.

What you will do

• Design and optimize lighting scenarios to match art direction and client expectations.
• Propose new ideas for realistic lighting schemes.
• Communicate with Art Directors, clients, and other teams regarding lighting needs and quality.
• Maintain a balance between visual quality and performance requirements.
• Verify and improve lighting quality after changes, and fix lighting bugs.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry, with senior or lead level tasks.
• At least one shipped title in the portfolio.
• Extensive knowledge of color theory, lighting, and composition.
• Understanding of real-time and pre-rendered techniques.
• Knowledge of UE4 lighting techniques and familiarity with game engines, tools, and pipelines.
• Knowledge of DCC tools (Maya/3ds Max/Blender) and 2D/3D Art tools (e.g., Photoshop, Substance Painter).

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Learning & development opportunities.
• Exceptional private medical insurance plan.
• Casual workplace environment with new renovation and relaxation area.