Senior Unreal Lighting Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Unreal Lighting Artist (GameDev): Responsible for the final visual look of cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine 5, translating mood and narrative intent into technical reality. Focus on crafting high-end real-time lighting, improving lighting setups, and ensuring visual continuity across sequences.

Location: Remote (Mount Dora, FL, US). Significant overlap with US Eastern Time (EST) working hours required.

Company

We’re a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our craft.

What you will do

• Craft and execute high-end real-time lighting for cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine 5 with minimal oversight.
• Use color theory and composition to establish the emotional tone of a scene based on color scripts and concept art.
• Independently improve lighting setups, inventing novel solutions for shots to ensure visual continuity across sequences.
• Fine-tune light properties, surface shaders, and post-process volumes to achieve gold-standard visuals.
• Work seamlessly within the client’s internal pipeline, maintaining clear communication and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ensure lighting setups are optimized for real-time performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Lighting Artist in video games or high-end animation (Senior to Upper-Senior level).
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, specifically using Sequencer and Movie Render Queue (MRQ).
• A mastery of lighting fundamentals, including color theory, value, and composition.
• Experience with Maya and version control systems like Perforce or GitHub.
• Ability to take direction from a Lead/Art Director and translate feedback into beautiful visuals.
• This role is remote but requires significant overlap with US Eastern Time (EST) working hours to collaborate effectively with the project team.

Nice to have

• Experience with Blueprints to enhance lighting or environmental effects.
• Background in live TV, concerts, or virtual production (AR/XR).
• Experience in a lead or mentor capacity.
• Knowledge of secondary software like Photoshop or Nuke for LookDev.

Culture & Benefits

• Welcoming atmosphere, a culture that’s dedicated to helping you grow and thrive.
• Ample opportunity to advance.