Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine)

Location: Canada; fully remote, with a remote/hybrid setup in Montreal

Company

hirify.global is an independent AAA game development studio creating action games with Unreal Engine for PC and consoles.

What you will do

• Create high-quality lighting schemes for scenes, levels, and cinematics in line with the project's visual direction.
• Use color, light, mood, reference photography, and concept art to support visual storytelling.
• Deliver lighting work according to creative and technical briefs and established deadlines.
• Review, test, and playtest lighting in the editor and in-game while balancing visual quality with performance requirements.
• Participate in reviews, implement feedback, and collaborate with leads and developers across disciplines.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives and improvements to lighting pipelines and workflows.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada; the role is offered as fully remote, with remote/hybrid work associated with Montreal.
• At least 3 years of AAA console or PC game development experience, including at least 1 year with Unreal Engine.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating world and local lighting work.
• Knowledge of physically based rendering workflows, traditional art fundamentals, lighting content creation, and current-generation console performance constraints.
• Understanding of photography fundamentals, including exposure value, shutter speed, ISO, and composition.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to receive and implement feedback.

Nice to have

• Degree in an art-related field.
• Photography experience.
• Working knowledge of rendering engines such as RenderMan, V-Ray, or Arnold.
• Breakdown or work-in-progress images showing the stages of completed lighting work.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid benefits package in Canada, including dental and orthodontic coverage.
• 4% RRSP matching, fully vested from the first day.
• 20 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick days, and a paid week off during the winter holidays.
• Virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions for employees and dependents.
• Competitive salary, performance-based annual bonuses, and personal development opportunities.
• Work in a global, creative environment with experienced game developers.