Lead Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders)

Serviceplan Gruppe für innovative Kommunikation GmbH & Co. KG; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding mentoring

Campus training

Flexible hours

Team events

Sports program

Accessible offices

International network

Job summary

Serviceplan Gruppe für innovative Kommunikation GmbH & Co. KG is seeking an experienced Lead Lighting and Shading Artist specialized in Unreal to join our Munich or Hamburg team. You will lead lighting artists and ensure top visual and technical quality for automotive CGI projects.

You should have 8+ years in production, expert Unreal Engine skills, and proficiency with Maya, 3DS Max, V-Ray, and PBR materials. English fluency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of production experience in automotive visualization.
• Proven Unreal Engine expertise and real-time rendering knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead lighting artists and oversee project quality.
• Collaborate with development team to optimize CGI pipelines.
• Ensure best visual and technical quality of assets.
• Mentor and energize team towards common goals.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Lighting & shading

Team leadership

Maya

3DS Max

V-Ray

PBR materials

DOP/Photography

Git

Photoshop

After Effects

Substance

English

Tools

Unreal Blueprints

Git

Photoshop

After Effects

Substance Painter

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, team-orientated and self-motivated Lead Lighting Shading Artist Unreal (all genders) in Munich or Hamburg to join our growing team. You are characterised not only by an excellent eye for detail, but also by your technical knowledge of Epic's Unreal Engine. Experience as a photographer or DOP is a big plus, as is an automotive background. If you are familiar with complex CGI pipelines and can work independently and in a structured manner, we would like to get to know you.

What you can expect:

• You will work on challenging projects for premium clients, delivering the highest standards of quality and aesthetics as an experienced Lead Lighting and Shading Artist
• You will take a leadership role on projects, providing support and guidance to other lighting artists
• You take responsibility for ensuring the best visual and technical quality in the assets you create
• You will work closely with our development team to further advance our CGI pipeline and workflows
• As a team player, you’ll work alongside a growing group of dedicated and highly motivated CG artists

What we expect from you:

• You have at least 8 years of production experience, ideally in high-end automotive visualization
• You bring proven expertise as a lightning and shading artist using Unreal Engine and other tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, V-Ray or similar
• You are confident in PBR material development in Unreal Engine
• You are familiar with complex CGI pipelines and understand how to optimize content for real-time use
  You know how to inspire and energize team members towards achieving common goalsYou have a keen eye for detai and interest in automotive projects and a strong sense of visual storytelling
• You have excellent organizational and communication skills, work independently and structured, and enjoy leading and supporting a creative team
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written); German is a plus
• Ideally, you also bring experience with Unreal Blueprints, version control systems (e.g., Git), and 2D tools like Photoshop, After Effects, or Substance. A background in photography or as a DOP, as well as experience with full-CG environments, is a strong plus
• Understanding and competence in digital infrastructures, as well as website rollout, maintenance, support and informations security

What we offer:

• Onboarding: Through personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions – we ensure your perfect start
• Further Education: Your development is important to us. Whether through our internal campus training program to expand your technical, methodological, or personal skills, voluntary language courses, or regular coaching sessions – we keep you up to date
• Flexibility: With flexible working hours, mobile office, and job-sharing models, you can adapt your job to your life – and not the other way around
• Fun: Who works must also take a break – with us, you have plenty of opportunities through regular after-work and team events (also virtual if necessary)
• Sports: Extensive sports program as well as mobility through agency bicycles and e-bikes/e-bike leasing
• Accessibility: Our modern offices in Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg are perfectly located and easily accessible
• Internationality: As an internationally operating agency group, you have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with colleagues from various disciplines around the world

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