TL;DR

Lead Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Driving the overall lighting direction for a game project, implementing static and dynamic lighting solutions using Unreal Engine with an accent on translating stylized concept art into compelling, production-ready lighting. Focus on managing and mentoring other lighting artists, balancing artistic goals with technical performance and optimization requirements.

Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Salary: $145,000 – $160,000

Company

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What you will do

Drive the overall lighting direction for the project in collaboration with the Art Director.
Implement both static (baked) and dynamic lighting solutions using Unreal Engine.
Translate stylized concept art into compelling, production-ready lighting.
Manage, mentor, and provide feedback to other lighting artists to maintain consistency and quality.
Collaborate with environment, materials, and VFX teams to achieve cohesive visual storytelling.
Balance artistic goals with technical performance and optimization requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of proven experience as a Lead or Senior Lighting Artist on multiple shipped titles.
Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine lighting tools, including an emphasis in Lightmass.
Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and atmosphere in real-time environments.
Experience working with physically based rendering (PBR) and stylized art pipelines.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a team.
Strong problem-solving and optimization skills, with a focus on performance across multiple platforms.

Culture & Benefits

Craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players.
Teams are empowered to take ownership, openly share ideas, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Every project is built with core values, turning bold visions into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.