Lead Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Lead a team to maintain and execute the artistic lighting vision for AAA game projects, focusing on lighting and shading within playable levels and cinematics. With an accent on high-quality lighting schemes, artistic storytelling through light and color, and technical collaboration. Focus on leading R&D initiatives, optimizing lighting setups, and mentoring the team to deliver a unique AAA game experience.

Location: Remote/Hybrid from Montreal, Canada

Company

People Can Fly is a leading independent AAA game development studio with over 20 years of experience, working globally on major titles including Gears of War and Outriders, with teams across Europe and North America.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a lighting artist team to achieve project goals and personal growth.
• Create and maintain high-quality lighting schemes aligned with the art director's vision.
• Collaborate with production to meet deadlines while ensuring work-life balance.
• Drive R&D initiatives to explore new lighting techniques and improve pipelines.
• Work cross-departmentally with VFX artists, level designers, and technical teams.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews within the team.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work remotely or hybrid from Montreal, Canada.
• 7+ years in console or PC game development including 5+ years with Unreal Engine.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating world and local lighting work at AAA quality.
• Excellent knowledge of Maya, Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills in English.
• Understanding of physically based rendering workflows and performance constraints on current consoles.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package fully paid by the company including dental and mental health coverage.
• 4% RRSP matching, paid winter holiday week, 20 vacation days, and 5 sick days.
• Opportunities for personal development and working in a global, creative environment.
• Supportive team culture with passionate professionals.