Lighting Artist, Cinematic (Game Art)

TL;DR

Lighting Artist, Cinematic (Game Art): Developing visually spectacular and engaging cinematic sequences for AAA games with an accent on proprietary lighting tools and collaboration with multiple departments. Focus on interpreting concept art, achieving captivating lighting schemes, and ensuring seamless integration with gameplay within memory budgets.

Location: This is a hybrid / onsite position in Santa Monica, CA, United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Salary: $57.98 - $72 USD per hour (equivalent to $9,276 - $11,520 USD per month)

Company

hirify.global is a product company crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games, known for pushing the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology.

What you will do

• Develop lighting schemes for characters and environments, collaborating closely with Directors and the Concept Art team.
• Collaborate with the Level Lighting team to establish smooth integration of in-game cinematics with gameplay.
• Work with multiple departments to determine that in-game cinematics run within the memory budget without sacrificing visual quality.
• Collaborate with outsource vendors and lighting artists on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Games, Animation, VFX, or Film.
• Has shipped a AAA game or equivalent.
• Excellent understanding of direct/indirect light, color-theory, exposure, and contrast.
• Outstanding understanding of shading/materials and their relationship with lighting.
• Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate mood and atmosphere.
• Demonstrated expertise in industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya.
• Proficiency in color grading with industry standard software such as Nuke, Fusion, or Resolve.
• Strong problem-solving skills and dedicated attention to details.

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time engines.
• Experience with generating light-maps, pre-lighting, or baked lighting.
• Experience with scripting.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to continue the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences.
• Work as part of a studio committed to innovation with top creative and technically innovative minds.
• SIE’s top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Role may be eligible for a bonus package.

Hiring process

• Candidates are expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work.
• May be asked to complete an art test.