Lighting Artist

IFG - International Financial Group

British Columbia

On-site

CAD 112,000 - 116,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking an Intermediate Lighting Artist to create visually stunning scenes. This role involves collaboration with Art and Engineering to solve technical problems while ensuring the lighting aligns with gameplay objectives. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Unreal Engine. This position is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, with a competitive salary range of CAD $112,000 - $116,000 annually.

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in video game or film production.
Strong portfolio demonstrating lighting skills.
Knowledge of real-time lighting principles.

Responsibilities

Create compelling lighting visuals in collaboration with multiple teams.
Translate conceptual illustrations into real-time lighting visuals.
Address technical challenges within constraints.

Skills

Lighting

Composition

Color Theory

Cinematography

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Frostbite

Snowdrop

Job description

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INTERMEDIATE LIGHTING ARTIST - CSG

The team is looking for a highly creative and motivated Lighting Artist. In this position, you will help create visually stunning scenes and collaborate with Art and Engineering to solve technical problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with Art, Cinematic, and Technical Art teams to create industry-leading visuals across various environments.
Craft compelling lighting that supports story, art direction, and gameplay objectives.
Translate conceptual illustrations into real-time lighting visuals.
Collaborate with Art and Technical Art teams to address technical challenges within constraints.
Seek feedback and communicate effectively with Art Directors, Lighting Lead, Cinematic Director, and other departments.

REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years’ experience in video game or film production.
A portfolio demonstrating strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color.
Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop, or similar game engines (preferred).
Knowledge of real-time lighting principles (dynamic lighting, sub-surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, PBR), atmospherics, and post-processing.
Understanding of how light, shadow, and color create tone and mood.
Strong skills in compositional storytelling and cinematography.
Background in photography, cinematography, and lighting is a plus.
Ability to collaborate, share ideas, give and receive feedback.
Effective time management skills.

Salary Range: CAD $112,000 - $116,000 annually, depending on factors such as location, skills, education, and experience.

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