Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Creating and optimizing lighting schemes for Triple-A game titles with an accent on visual quality, mood, and performance. Focus on designing realistic lighting in UE4/UE5, collaborating with art directors, and optimizing scenes for engine limitations.

Location: On-site in Bucharest, Romania

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading 3D art and game development studio part of the Keywords Studios international group, known for contributing to major AAA titles.

What you will do

• Design lighting that aligns with art direction and client expectations to support the overall look of the project.
• Propose realistic lighting schemes based on scene scenery, mood, and art direction needs.
• Coordinate with Art Directors and client representatives to achieve the desired visual quality.
• Maintain a balance between high visual quality and technical performance requirements.
• Create and estimate tasks for the Lighting Art team and resolve lighting-related bugs.
• Optimize lighting to produce the best possible image quality within the technical limitations of the engine.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry with at least one shipped title in the portfolio.
• Experience performing senior or lead level tasks.
• 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 (Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender) and 2D/3D Art tools (Photoshop, Substance Painter/Designer).
• Strong communication skills, proactivity, and a team-player attitude.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to work on major AAA titles with industry leaders.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion.