Lighting Artist | Destiny 2

2K; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyBox Labs, a leading game development studio, seeks a Lighting Artist to enhance the visual experience in Destiny 2. The role involves creating intricate real-time lighting for immersive game environments. You will work collaboratively with artists and designers to engage players and shape the game’s aesthetic standards.

Benefits

Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

3 weeks of vacation leave

Free gym at Burnaby Studio

C++ skills development at SkyBox University

Social events and team activities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong artistic eye for lighting, shadow, and color.
• Solid experience lighting characters and environments using real-time techniques.
• Experience with gameplay lighting, particularly in game development.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement complex real-time lighting for game worlds.
• Collaborate closely with World Artists and Designers.
• Develop dynamic/scripted lighting elements and narrative content.

Skills

Artistic eye for lighting

Experience lighting characters and environments

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Who is SkyBox Labs?

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025) , SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. S ince our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 250+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more! Join us in our Burnaby studio, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.

Interested? Let’s talk about what we’re hiring for:

SkyBox Labs is looking for an experienced Lighting Artist to help bring the worlds of Destiny 2 to life! You'll collaborate with talented teams to create immersive, memorable game spaces. This includes crafting evocative moods and guiding player perception with stunning real-time lighting. It’s a highly iterative process, working closely with World Artists and Designers from concept to final polish, to ensure your lighting is visually striking, performant, and seamlessly integrated with our artistic and narrative goals.

If you're passionate about how light shapes experience, have a strong artistic eye, and want to leave your mark on the Destiny 2 universe, we'd love to hear from you!

A snapshot of your role:

• Create and implement complex real-time lighting for game worlds using proprietary toolsets
• Actively contribute to the highly iterative lighting workflow, collaborating closely with World Artists and Designers from functional passes to final polish to meet gameplay needs
• Assist in establishing early lighting ideas and hues, shaping the environment’s visual direction and mood
• Develop dynamic/scripted lighting elements, character/object lighting setups, and in-game narrative content
• Work closely with leadership, Art Direction, and cross-discipline teams to maintain Destiny 2' s lighting aesthetic and technical standards
• Provide constructive feedback to fellow artists and designers, enhancing team collaboration and overall project quality
• Stay up to date on new developments in real-time rendering

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

• Strong artistic eye for lighting, shadow, and color to creating engaging, mood-driven spaces
• Solid experience lighting characters and environments (interior & exterior, various times of day) using real-time techniques
• Good understanding of composition, materials/shaders, PBR, and real-time lighting/rendering technologies
• Ability to propose and adapt lighting references for high-fidelity visuals
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and participate in an iterative team by giving and receiving feedback
• Experience with and passion for games, with a proven track record of successful gameplay lighting
• A strong real-time lighting portfolio

Nice-to-haves:

• Some experience with real-time time-of-day cycles
• Exposure to real-time cinematic lighting
• Experience working on sci-fi games

And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs:

• Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
• Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy
• Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
• Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
• We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
• Get involved with our diverse community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote a supportive environment
• You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP

The base salary range is $81,000 to $111,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Our commitment to you:

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).

Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about us at https://skyboxlabs.com/