Lead Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Supervising the lighting department and ensuring consistent lighting quality according to the Art Director's standards with an accent on real-time video game lighting technologies, pipelines, and tools. Focus on maintaining artistic quality and technical performance across projects.

Location: This is a permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland. Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland

Company

hirify.global is known for its focus on gameplay, technical excellence, compelling narratives, neon flair, and audiovisual feedback.

What you will do

• Plan and scope lighting needs for each project in collaboration with the Art Director and Technical Art Director.
• Define and maintain best practices and workflows for real-time lighting.
• Lead and mentor the lighting team, fostering professional growth and team cohesion.
• Establish artistic and technical lighting targets for both in-house and external teams.
• Balance leadership tasks with hands-on content creation, including lighting levels and cinematics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve rendering and performance issues related to lighting.

Requirements

• Shipped at least one PC/Console title as a Lead Lighting Artist.
• 8+ years of experience in AAA game development (PC and/or console).
• Expert knowledge of real-time lighting techniques and physically based rendering (PBR).
• Strong experience with node-based shaders related to lighting.
• Good understanding of scripting for lighting interactions.
• Fluent written and verbal English skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine or a proprietary AAA engine.
• Background in cinematic lighting or photography.
• Experience working with global illumination and ray tracing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, and Nordic work-life balance.
• Freedom, flexibility, and openness in a collaborative culture.
• State-of-the-art studio facilities in the heart of Helsinki.
• Brilliant, diverse, and empathetic colleagues to work with.
• Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools.
• Access to PlayStation Studios collaboration, games, and more!