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Ascendion; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital engineering solutions company is seeking a Lighting Artist to create stunning visual imagery for games and animated features. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong technical skills, and a passion for storytelling through lighting. Join a dynamic team and work on exciting projects for Fortune 500 clients.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a lighting artist.
• Strong eye for lighting craft in games/VFX.
• Ability to adapt to artistic or technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling lighting for cinematic cutscenes.
• Collaborate with teams to solve visual and technical problems.
• Leverage existing art to achieve direction targets.

Skills

Lighting in games

Technical skills

Cinematography concepts

Storytelling through lighting

Problem-solving

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

3D authoring software

Job description

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership.

Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands

Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Lighting Artist

We are looking for a lighting artist with 3+ years experience to join our team working on off-stick moments and cutscenes. Ideal applicants show a comprehensive suite of lighting and technical skills, a growth mindset in response to feedback, and a passion for creating compelling visual imagery.

• Demonstrate a strong eye for the craft of lighting in games / VFX or Animated Features.
• Experience taking a shot from lighting blocking to final polish.
• Knowledge of cinematography / photography concepts and terminology.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 or comparable 3D authoring software.
• A passion for storytelling through lighting.
• Craft compelling and performative lighting for cinematic cutscenes.
• Work with other departments to solve visual and technical problems.
• Leverage existing level light and concept art to achieve art direction targets.
• Craft lighting to convey the emotional story beats which propel the game’s narrative.
• Adapt to artistic or technical challenges and thrive in a dynamic production environment.
• Collaborate with the level lighting team to create a seamless player experience.

Benefits include: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 09-10 days/hours of paid time off.