Lighting Artist Quebec City (Canada) Ubisoft Entertainment Technical Art Intermediate (2–5 years)

Gamecompanies; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a skilled Lighting Artist to enhance 3D environments by creating immersive lighting that guides player emotion and attention. The ideal candidate will have experience in both artistic and technical aspects of lighting, contributing to the visual identity of games. Join a collaborative team at Ubisoft Québec and play a key role in producing captivating player experiences.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid model with in-office collaboration

Career advancement and learning opportunities

Inclusive and respectful work environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in lighting or relevant fields.
• Knowledge of 2D art tools and familiarity with 3D software.
• Strong observational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the art team to shape the atmosphere of the game.
• Adjust light sources based on narrative elements and gameplay.
• Refine lighting effects based on feedback from teams.

Skills

Lighting

Texturing

Image Processing

Artistic Fundamentals

Observational Skills

Communication Skills

Collaborative Mindset

Education

3 years of experience in lighting, texturing, or relevant fields

Knowledge of 2D art tools (e.g., Photoshop)

Familiarity with 3D software (e.g., 3DS Max)

Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unity or Unreal)

Job description

As a Lighting Artist at Ubisoft Québec, you’ll polish the details of 3D environments and help create a cohesive, vibrant, and immersive world. Every choice you make—from color to contrast—will evoke emotions in players and contribute to a memorable gameplay experience.

With the eye of both an artist and a technician, you'll craft lighting thoughtfully and intuitively to guide players’ attention to specific areas and subtly show them where to go next. You'll act as their invisible travel companion, channeling their intuition. Your work will help them progress through the game while immersing them in the varied moods and atmospheres you create.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the art team to shape the atmosphere and visual identity of the game

Research visual references in line with the artistic and technical direction

Adjust light sources based on narrative elements and gameplay progression

Light game environments, characters, and cinematics to capture player attention, evoke emotion, and establish specific atmospheres and intrigue

Balance artistic vision with technical constraints

Document and share your knowledge and best practices in lighting design

Refine your in-game lighting effects based on feedback from cross-disciplinary teams, debugging when needed

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

At least 3 years of experience in lighting, texturing, image processing, or other relevant fields (experience in photography, computer graphics, or pre-rendered media is a plus)

Knowledge of 2D art tools (e.g., Photoshop) and familiarity with 3D software (e.g., 3DS Max) and game engines (e.g., Unity or Unreal)

A solid understanding of artistic fundamentals (composition, space, color theory, form, etc.)

The ability to accept and adapt to feedback

Strong observational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

A creative and collaborative mindset

A strong aesthetic sense and a keen eye for subtle details

Please note: We follow a flexible hybrid model with at least 3 days in-office and up to 2 days working from home each week, as we value in-person collaboration.

Additional Information

About Us

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.

When you join Ubi MTL, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being.

If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.