Senior Lighting Artist

TL;DR

Senior Lighting Artist: Creating and optimizing lighting for real-time game engines with an accent on PBR materials, atmospheric effects, and performance monitoring. Focus on collaborating with artists to deliver lighting that enhances game design and art direction.

Location: Remote from Ukraine (Kyiv office available)

Company

hirify.global – A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company specializing in game development and content creation for various platforms, including Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

What you will do

• Create time of day libraries and customize skybox materials.
• Implement local lighting on levels in collaboration with game and level artists.
• Ensure PBR and PBL adherence across projects.
• Create custom HDRI maps and script simple lighting functions and IES profiles.
• Monitor level performance and test for playability and stability.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of lighting in real-time engines.
• Exceptional eye for color, composition, light, and shadow.
• Strong knowledge of how light reacts with PBR materials and textures.
• Ability to work with different disciplines to deliver lighting aligned with concept and art direction.
• Basic scripting understanding.
• English: B1+ (speaking) required.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative game projects with leading global studios.
• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback.
• Access to an international network of studios as part of Virtuos.
• Modern office located in Kyiv with support for employees during blackouts.
• Possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment.
• Medical insurance.
• Transparent system for employment types as a resident of Diia.City.