Lead Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders)

Serviceplan Group; München; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal mentoring

Internal training programs

Flexible working hours

Sports program

Accessibility of modern offices

International networking opportunities

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Germany is seeking a skilled Lead Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal to join their Munich or Hamburg office. This mid-senior level role requires at least 8 years of experience in high-end automotive visualization, proficiency in Unreal Engine, and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will work on challenging projects and support fellow artists while ensuring top-notch visual quality. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for further education and professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of production experience in high-end automotive visualization.
• Proven expertise as a lighting and shading artist using Unreal Engine.
• Able to lead and inspire a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead lighting and shading projects with high standards of quality.
• Support and guide other lighting artists.
• Ensure the best visual and technical quality in created assets.

Skills

Lighting and shading expertise

Unreal Engine proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Eye for detail

Team leadership

Fluency in English

German language knowledge

Tools

Maya

3DS Max

V-Ray

Photoshop

After Effects

Substance

Job description

Lead Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders)

Join to apply for the Lead Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders) role at Serviceplan Group.

We are looking for an experienced, team‑oriented and self‑motivated Lead Lighting and 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. Please attach your current showreel / portfolio to your application.

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 optimise content for real‑time use. You know how to inspire and energise team members towards achieving common goals. You have a keen eye for detail and interest in automotive projects and a strong sense of visual storytelling.
• You have excellent organisational and communication skills, work independently and in a structured manner, 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 information 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.

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Art/Creative, Design, and Marketing

Industries

Advertising Services, Design Services, and Writing and Editing