Lighting Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lighting Artist (Gamedev): Creating immersive lighting and atmospheres for open-world environments and cutscenes with an accent on dynamic day/night cycles and varying weather conditions. Focus on optimizing lighting across platforms, collaborating with the art direction, and utilizing the proprietary C-Engine.

Location: Onsite or Hybrid in Wrocław or Warsaw, Poland

Company

hirify.global is one of Poland's largest game developers, known for creating iconic franchises like Dying Light and Call of Juarez.

What you will do

• Light indoor and outdoor open-world locations for full day/night cycles and multiple weather conditions.
• Create lighting for gameplay and real-time cutscenes, ensuring technical execution and optimal character readability.
• Optimize lighting across all platforms according to project specifications and team pipelines.
• Test and provide feedback for the ongoing development of lighting pipelines and technology.
• Collaborate with the Lighting Team, Lead Lighting Artist, and Art Director.
• Work with the proprietary C-Engine editor.

Requirements

• Proven experience creating lighting for at least one shipped game, demonstrated via a professional portfolio.
• Experience spanning the entire production lifecycle of a game, specifically contributing to its launch.
• Strong artistic skills in color and composition.
• Ability to analyze reference materials and convey ideas clearly.
• English: Very good level (spoken and written) required.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work from Wrocław or Warsaw, Poland.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with level and environment art.
• Experience in open-world games and full day/night cycles.
• Experience with proprietary game engines.
• Additional artistic skills such as photography, painting, or modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical care and life insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a casual dress code.
• Dedicated development budget and extra paid days for training and CSR.
• Financing for English and Polish language classes.
• Modern offices with chillout zones, fully equipped kitchens, and a gym (Wrocław).