Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Crafting the visual atmosphere of AAA game environments with an accent on lighting principles, color theory, and technical implementation. Focus on setting up dynamic and baked lighting solutions in Unreal Engine to enhance player immersion and artistic vision.

Location: Must be based in Royal Leamington Spa

Company

A AAA game studio based in Leamington Spa, focused on building best-in-class games through collaborative talent.

What you will do

• Set up lighting for game levels to create compelling visual atmospheres.
• Implement both dynamic and baked lighting solutions.
• Create and manage lightmaps for optimized performance.
• Collaborate with Art Leadership to ensure lighting aligns with the overall artistic vision.
• Contribute to the improvement of lighting workflows and techniques.

Requirements

• Experience as a Lighting Artist in the games industry or a strong portfolio.
• Solid understanding of lighting principles and colour theory.
• Proficiency with industry-standard lighting tools, particularly Unreal Engine.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and take direction from senior artists.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus birthday leave.
• Studio shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
• Private pension scheme and private healthcare.
• Dental and optical care coverage.
• Mental health support and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.