Principal Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Leading lighting direction for high-end AAA console games with an accent on real-time PBR lighting, performance optimization, and workflow definition. Focus on mentoring the lighting team, bridging artistic vision with technical implementation, and ensuring visual consistency across complex game environments.

Location: Must be based in Helsinki, Finland (Onsite position).

Company

An award-winning Finnish game studio under PlayStation Studios, renowned for technical excellence and action-focused gameplay.

What you will do

• Plan and scope lighting requirements in collaboration with Art and Technical Art Directors.
• Establish and maintain best practices for real-time lighting workflows.
• Mentor and guide lighting artists to elevate project quality.
• Balance hands-on lighting work with leadership responsibilities.
• Review lighting output, ensuring consistency in style and technical performance.
• Collaborate with graphics programmers and production to achieve visual and technical goals.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of AAA game development experience.
• Shipped at least one PC/Console title in a Senior or Principal role.
• Strong expertise in real-time lighting and PBR workflows.
• Experience with version control (Perforce) and project management tools (Jira).
• Fluent written and verbal English.
• Ability to balance high-end artistic quality with strict performance constraints.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine or proprietary AAA engines.
• Knowledge of ray tracing and global illumination systems.
• Cinematography or photography background.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on Nordic work-life balance.
• Opportunity for sustainable growth and professional development during work hours.
• Collaborative, inclusive environment within a PlayStation Studios team.
• Work on high-profile, award-winning AAA projects.