Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting Artist (UE4/UE5): Designing and implementing high-quality lighting scenarios for immersive game environments with an accent on balancing visual fidelity and performance. Focus on crafting realistic lighting schemes, optimizing for engine limitations, and collaborating with art directors to achieve desired visual moods.

Location: On-site in Belgrade, Serbia

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio focused on delivering high-quality visual experiences and immersive gaming projects for global audiences.

What you will do

• Design lighting scenarios that align with art direction and exceed client expectations.
• Propose realistic lighting schemes based on scene mood and scenery.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Technical Directors to validate and refine visual quality.
• Optimize lighting to maintain high image quality within engine technical limitations.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure lighting supports the overall art style.
• Manage task estimation and bug fixing for the lighting art team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry.
• Proven track record with at least one shipped title in your portfolio.
• Extensive knowledge of color theory, lighting, and composition.
• Proficiency in UE4 lighting techniques; knowledge of UE5 (Lumen, VSM, Nanite) is a bonus.
• Experience with DCC tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D art tools including Photoshop, Substance Painter, and Substance Designer.

Nice to have

• Background or experience in photography.
• Experience in other areas of computer graphics.
• Ability to create concept art.

Culture & Benefits

• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exceptional private medical insurance plan.
• Casual workplace environment with modern renovation and relaxation areas.