Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Develops lighting schemes for characters and environments, collaborating with directors and concept artists, to create visually spectacular and engaging cinematic sequences with an accent on color-theory, exposure, and contrast. Focus on ensuring smooth integration of in-game cinematics with gameplay and running within the memory budget.

Location: This is a hybrid / onsite position. Must be based in Santa Monica, CA, United States.

Salary: $143,700 - $160,000 USD

Company

hirify.global has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology for nearly 40 years.

What you will do

• Develop lighting schemes for characters and environments, working closely with directors and the concept art team.
• Collaborate with the Level Lighting team to establish smooth integration of in-game cinematics with gameplay.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure in-game cinematics run within the memory budget without sacrificing the look.
• Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows, providing and receiving feedback.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Games or Animation/VFX/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 the relationship with lighting
• Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate the mood and atmosphere in a game environment
• Demonstrated expertise in industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya
• Excellent understanding of color grading with proficiency in industry-standard software such as Nuke, Fusion, Resolve
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimal direction and under pressure while completing time-sensitive projects

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for SIE’s benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and paid time off.
• Wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products.
• May be eligible for a bonus package.