AAA Lighting Artist — Unreal 5 (UK)

Climax Studios; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday package

Regular social events

Friendly and relaxed working environment

Ongoing training and development

Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading independent games developer in London is seeking an experienced Lighting Artist. The role involves creating balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics, enhancing locations through effective lighting techniques. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of AAA project experience and strong skills in Unreal Engine and Maya. This position offers career development opportunities and a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and social events.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project.
• Knowledge in a variety of baked and real-time lighting methods.
• Strong folio including examples of realistic modelling and environment.

Responsibilities

• Create balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics.
• Enhance game environments and locations through lighting.
• Create lighting related visual and post effects.
• Maintain runtime performance and optimization.
• Enhance the project's mood and tell stories through lighting.

Skills

Experience of using Lumen in Unreal 5

Experience of using Maya

Extensive experience using Unreal 4 / 5

Extensive experience using 2D packages such as Photoshop/Substance

Solid understanding of Shaders and materials

Creative and self motivated

Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills

Strong Environment or Tech art background

Education

Artistic education to at least graduate level

Job description

A leading independent games developer in London is seeking an experienced Lighting Artist. The role involves creating balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics, enhancing locations through effective lighting techniques. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of AAA project experience and strong skills in Unreal Engine and Maya. This position offers career development opportunities and a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and social events.