TL;DR

Lead Lighting Artist (Game Development): Lead and develop cinematic and emotionally engaging lighting for Cyberpunk 2, managing a team and collaborating across disciplines with an accent on real-time lighting performance and pipeline optimization. Focus on leading artistic vision, technical problem solving, and team mentorship in a AAA game development environment.

Location: Boston, MA, United States with hybrid or full-time in-office work; remote work only for specified US states.

Salary: $143,000 - $218,500 annually

Company

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What you will do

Lead and manage the Lighting Team to deliver high-quality cinematic lighting aligned with project goals.
Recruit, mentor, and inspire team members while fostering a culture of creativity and technical excellence.
Collaborate with Art Directors and cross-disciplinary teams to maintain artistic vision and support gameplay and environments.
Ensure lighting solutions are performant and within technical budgets.
Lead development of lighting pipelines and tools to optimize workflow and push real-time lighting boundaries.
Take direct ownership of lighting tasks and participate in aesthetic and technical problem solving.

Requirements

Must be located in or able to work in Boston, MA, or eligible for remote work in specified US states.
Minimum 8 years in video games industry with at least one shipped AAA title.
Proven leadership experience as Lead Lighting Artist with mentoring skills.
Deep knowledge of real-time lighting performance, PBR concepts, and Unreal Engine 5.
Strong artistic portfolio demonstrating color theory, composition, and storytelling through lighting.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a positive professional attitude.

Culture & Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
Paid leave including holiday and menstrual leave.
401K with employer matching and gym membership reimbursement.
Flexible working hours and professional growth opportunities including trainings and workshops.
Dog-friendly office and international, casual work environment.