Lead Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders)

Serviceplan Gruppe für innovative Kommunikation GmbH & Co. KG; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal mentoring during onboarding

Access to internal campus training programs

Flexible working hours

Sports programs and agency bicycles

Regular team events

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Munich is looking for an experienced Lead Lighting Shading Artist to deliver high-quality work on challenging projects for premium clients. This role involves mentoring other artists, ensuring visual excellence, and collaborating on CGI workflows. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, particularly in automotive visualization, and be proficient with Unreal Engine and related tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in production, particularly in automotive visualization.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Experience with Unreal Blueprints and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring high visual quality.
• Support and mentor other artists in the team.
• Collaborate with development to enhance workflows.

Skills

Expertise in Unreal Engine

Lighting and shading skills

High attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Team leadership

Tools

Maya

3DS Max

V-Ray

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced, team-orientated and self-motivated Lead Lighting Shading Artist Unreal (all genders) in Munich, Hamburg or Frankfurt 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 lighting 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 goals
• You have a keen eye for detail 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 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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