Senior Lighting Artist

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work model

Creative and collaborative studio

Professional development opportunities

Support growth of gaming sector in the

Northern Cape

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to shape mood and atmosphere of game environments. You will collaborate with environment artists, designers, and art directors to strengthen gameplay and storytelling through lighting.

The role demands a deep understanding of light, color, and composition, plus proficiency in Unreal Engine or Unity. You will develop lighting workflows, optimize scenes, and mentor junior artists in a dynamic hybrid studio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional lighting work in games, demonstrating artistic and technical skills.
• Proficiency with lighting tools in major game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Solid understanding of light, color theory, composition, and atmospheric effects.
• Experience with PBR workflows.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and texturing software is beneficial.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills related to lighting.
• Ability to communicate technical and artistic concepts effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating immersive visual experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality lighting for game environments, ensuring it supports gameplay and narrative goals.
• Create and optimize lighting setups, including global illumination, reflections, and shadows.
• Collaborate with environment artists to ensure assets are optimized for lighting.
• Work with art directors to define and achieve the desired mood, atmosphere, and visual style.
• Develop and maintain lighting workflows and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior lighting artists.
• Ensure lighting consistency across different game areas and assets.
• Stay current with advancements in real-time rendering and lighting technologies.
• Contribute to the overall aesthetic and visual quality of the game.

Skills

Lighting

Portfolio

Unreal Engine

Unity

PBR

Color theory

Atmosphere

Problem solving

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design/Digital Art or related field

Tools

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished game studio known for its visually rich and immersive gaming experiences, is seeking a talented Senior Lighting Artist to join their art team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This crucial role involves shaping the visual atmosphere and mood of game environments through expert lighting techniques. You will collaborate closely with environment artists, level designers, and art directors to ensure lighting enhances gameplay, storytelling, and overall visual quality. We are looking for an artist with a strong understanding of light, color, and composition, combined with technical proficiency in game engines. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to compelling game projects and advance your career within a creative and innovative studio in Kimberley. Your mastery of light will define the player's journey through our virtual worlds.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality lighting for game environments, ensuring it supports gameplay and narrative goals.
• Create and optimize lighting setups, including global illumination, reflections, and shadows.
• Collaborate with environment artists to ensure assets are optimized for lighting.
• Work with art directors to define and achieve the desired mood, atmosphere, and visual style.
• Develop and maintain lighting workflows and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior lighting artists.
• Ensure lighting consistency across different game areas and assets.
• Stay current with advancements in real-time rendering and lighting technologies.
• Contribute to the overall aesthetic and visual quality of the game.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional lighting work in games, demonstrating artistic and technical skills.
• Proficiency with lighting tools in major game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Solid understanding of light, color theory, composition, and atmospheric effects.
• Experience with PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and texturing software is beneficial.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills related to lighting.
• Ability to communicate technical and artistic concepts effectively.Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating immersive visual experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Digital Art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and visually appealing game titles.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Creative and collaborative studio environment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth of the gaming and digital arts sector in Northern Cape.