Remote Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine) - AAA Games

People Can Fly Studio; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Winter holidays

Vacation days

Wellbeing sessions

Bonuses

Global environment

Career development

Job summary

People Can Fly Studio is seeking a Lighting Artist for a fully remote Canada-based role. You will craft lighting schemes that align with the game's universe and art direction, balancing aesthetics and performance across scenes and cinematics.

You will work with leads and peers to implement color, mood, and storytelling through lighting, while contributing to pipeline improvements and cross-department collaboration. Prior AAA experience is required, with a strong Unreal Engine portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in AAA console/PC game development
• Strong portfolio showcasing lighting work
• Good understanding of PBR workflows and color theory
• Ability to balance visual quality with performance constraints
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new styles and pipelines

Responsibilities

• Maintain artistic direction and quality across scenes and levels.
• Light scenes/levels and cinematics to match project art direction.
• Incorporate feedback from leads and peers in a timely manner.
• Participate in R&D to improve pipelines and lighting workflows.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure builds integrate properly.

Skills

Lighting

Color theory

Art direction

Education

Degree in art or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

People Can Fly Studio is seeking a Lighting Artist for a fully remote Canada-based role. You will craft lighting schemes that align with the game's universe and art direction, balancing aesthetics and performance across scenes and cinematics.

You will work with leads and peers to implement color, mood, and storytelling through lighting, while contributing to pipeline improvements and cross-department collaboration. Prior AAA experience is required, with a strong Unreal Engine portfolio.