Lighting Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Lighting Artist (Game Development): Crafting lighting and post effects for background lighting, turning unlit 3-D environment models into exciting and visually compelling 3D game environments with an accent on visual mood and color-palette. Focus on optimizing the visual look and run-time performance of the environments.

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

Salary: $57.98 — $72.45 USD

Company

PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

What you will do

• Develop the lighting scheme, color-palette, post-processing-fx, and general visual mood that turns unlit 3-D environment models into exciting and visually compelling 3D game environments
• Work with modelers and texture/shader artists to optimize the visual look and run-time performance of the Environments
• Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows both giving and receiving feedback
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Requirements

• 1-3 years of industry experience in Film or Games generating final picture
• Has shipped at least one AAA game
• Excellent competency in Autodesk Maya and knowledge of Global Illumination
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Thorough understanding of direct/indirect light, luminance / exposure and color-theory
• Proven work experience with generating light-maps, pre-lighting or baked lighting is desired

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• Eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.