Associate Lead Lighting Artist

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Games seeks an Associate Lead Lighting Artist to enhance visual storytelling through innovative lighting design in their upcoming AAA game. Join a collaborative environment where you'll mentor junior artists and contribute significantly to the aesthetic and gameplay immersion, ensuring that lighting supports both artistry and functionality.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday

Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Dental Care

Optical treatments

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Lighting Artist with a portfolio showcasing your work.
• Experience in mentoring or leading a small team of artists is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the visual storytelling of the game through innovative lighting design.
• Create and refine lighting for various game environments and maintain guidelines.
• Collaborate with art and design teams to ensure visual cohesion.

Skills

Lighting Techniques

Colour Theory

Composition

Communication

Attention to Detail

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

Job description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As an Associate Lead Lighting Artist, you will actively contribute to the visual storytelling of our game through innovative lighting design. You will work under the guidance of the Lead Lighting Artist to execute the artistic vision of the project while also mentoring junior artists. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our lighting setups not only enhance the aesthetic but also support gameplay and immersion.

Your role will involve creating and refining lighting for various game environments, collaborating with art and design teams to ensure visual cohesion, and providing feedback on lighting workflows. You will also help establish and maintain lighting guidelines and best practices, ensuring a consistent approach across all aspects of lighting in our games.

• Strong experience as a Lighting Artist with a portfolio showcasing your work
• Solid understanding of lighting techniques, colour theory, and composition
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and software (e.g. Unreal Engine, Maya)
• Experience in mentoring or leading a small team of artists is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating immersive game experiences
• Ability to adapt to feedback and iterate on lighting designs based on playtests and team input

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support