Lighting Artist

IFG - International Financial Group; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly creative Lighting Artist to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for crafting visually stunning scenes that enhance storytelling and gameplay. Collaborating closely with Art and Technical teams, you will tackle technical challenges and translate concepts into breathtaking real-time visuals. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your expertise in lighting design and cinematography, while working in a collaborative environment that values innovative ideas and feedback. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling in gaming or film, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in video game or film production with a strong portfolio.
• Deep understanding of lighting principles and compositional storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create stunning visuals and solve technical challenges.
• Craft lighting that enhances storytelling and gameplay objectives.

Skills

Lighting Design

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Cinematography

Time Management

Education

5+ years in video game or film production

Tools

Unreal Engine 4

Unreal Engine 5

Frostbite

Snowdrop

Job description

The team is looking for a highly creative and motivated Lighting Artist. In this position, you will be expected to help create visually stunning scenes. You will also be expected to play a role in solving technical problems through collaboration with Art and Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Work closely with Art, Cinematic, and Technical Art teams to create industry-leading visuals across a variety of environments.
2. Craft compelling lighting that supports the story, art direction, and gameplay objectives.
3. Translate conceptual illustrations into outstanding real-time lighting visuals.
4. Work with Art and Technical Art teams to anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements.
5. Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with the Art Directors, Lighting Lead, Cinematic Director, and other relevant departments.

REQUIREMENTS :

1. 5+ years’ experience in video game production and/or film production experience.
2. A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color.
3. Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop, or other similar game engines is preferred.
4. Good knowledge of real-time lighting principles (dynamic lighting, sub-surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, physically based rendering), atmospherics, and post-processing.
5. Thorough understanding of how light, shadow, and color create tone and mood.
6. Exceptional grasp of compositional storytelling and cinematography.
7. Background in real-world photography, cinematography, and lighting is a plus.
8. Ability to work collaboratively – bring new ideas, build upon the ideas of others, give and receive feedback to generate strong results.
9. Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Salary Range : The salary for this position is between CAD $112000 - $116000 annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.