Lighting Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Lighting Artist (Game Art): Crafting and implementing high-quality lighting for AAA game environments with an accent on mood, atmosphere, and technical performance. Focus on optimizing light rigs, volumetric effects, and post-processing to ensure visual consistency across complex environmental archetypes.

Location: Must be based in the United States (excluding California)

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year

Company

The largest outsourcing art studio in North America, specializing in high-end content creation for major AAA game franchises.

What you will do

• Craft and tweak light sources to achieve desired mood and atmosphere.
• Implement lighting rigs, manage light bakes, and handle volumetric lighting.
• Collaborate with level designers and environment artists to guide player focus.
• Apply post-processing effects like color grading and bloom.
• Ensure high visual quality while meeting strict performance constraints.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States (excluding California)
• Strong portfolio showcasing professional lighting work for video games
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry
• Proficiency in lighting pipelines and technical implementation

Nice to have

• Experience with proprietary engines (e.g., Frostbite)
• Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, and Unreal Engine

Culture & Benefits

• Work on major AAA titles within a collaborative, creative team
• Full-time employment benefits for US-based staff including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K plan with company match
• Opportunities for upward career growth
• Fully remote work environment