Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Shaping the aesthetic and ambience of AAA game worlds with an accent on lighting principles, color theory, and composition. Focus on creating lighting setups, executing post-processing effects, and establishing lighting pipelines to ensure high-quality, immersive visual standards.

Location: Hybrid role based in Royal Leamington Spa, UK

Company

A new AAA game studio based in Leamington Spa, focused on building best-in-class gaming experiences through a collaborative and ambitious team environment.

What you will do

• Create and implement lighting setups for game environments.
• Execute post-processing effects to enhance visual immersion.
• Collaborate with environment artists to ensure cohesive lighting across all game spaces.
• Assist in defining and maintaining the lighting pipeline.
• Contribute to establishing lighting benchmarks and visual guidelines for the team.
• Work closely with the Lead Lighting Artist to maintain consistent visual standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in the games industry.
• Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition.
• Proficiency with lighting tools and software such as Unreal Engine and Maya.
• Experience with post-processing effects and techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide/receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Studio shutdown period between Christmas and New Year.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private pension and healthcare plans.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including dental and optical care.
• Dedicated mental health support.