Lighting Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Lighting Artist (Game Development): Creating and optimizing lighting for video game environments with an accent on artistic lighting, technical implementation, and performance optimization. Focus on crafting mood and atmosphere, collaborating with level designers, and managing lighting rigs for AAA titles.

Location: Remote from Mexico City, Mexico

Salary: 30,000–33,000 MXN gross per month

Company

hirify.global is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America, contributing to AAA titles such as Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands, and Call of Duty.

What you will do

• Craft, place, and tweak light sources to achieve desired mood and atmosphere across various environments.
• Set up lighting rigs, manage light bakes, optimize performance, and handle volumetric lighting.
• Collaborate with level designers and environmental artists to ensure visual consistency and guide players.
• Identify project needs and communicate effectively with leads and managers.
• Apply post-processing effects like color grading and bloom to enhance visuals.
• Ensure high visual quality within technical constraints of target hardware.

Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of professional experience as a Lighting Artist in the video game industry.
• Strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing lighting proficiency for video games (submission required).
• Experience with lighting pipelines beyond Unreal Engine and Unity is a plus.
• Knowledge of Maya, Houdini, and Unreal Engine is beneficial.

Culture & Benefits

• Work fully remote from Mexico.
• Full-time employment benefits available for US-based applicants including medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401K with company match.
• Opportunity to work on AAA game titles with a dynamic and supportive team.
• Career growth opportunities within the company.