Lead Lighting Artist

SEGA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Lead Lighting Artist to join its team for an exciting new project, a sequel to a renowned title. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating stunning and atmospheric lighting within in-game environments, leading a team, and collaborating with various departments to enhance visual storytelling and gameplay experience.

Benefits

Work from anywhere temporarily each year

Enhanced holiday allowance

Bespoke relocation packages

Private medical and dental insurance

Generous holidays and studio closure over Christmas/New Year

Community activities like parties and sports

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in lighting for video games.
• Strong awareness of industry technology trends.
• Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute lighting direction with the Art Director.
• Manage the lighting team, providing mentorship and support.
• Ensure lighting meets performance budgets.

Skills

Artistic eye

Attention to detail

Colour theory

Visual storytelling

Modern lighting techniques

Interpersonal skills

UE5 experience

Shader creation

Texture creation

Leadership

Job description

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Creative Assembly is seeking a Lead Lighting Artist to join our talented team for our new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation.

This role is based at our studio in Horsham, UK, with the possibility of hybrid work within the country. Further details will be discussed during recruitment. As a Lead Lighting Artist, you will be responsible for creating balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments, enhancing atmosphere, visual storytelling, and gameplay experience.

Note: Applications must include a portfolio/showreel or a link to it. Applications without this information will not be considered.

On a daily basis, you will:

1. Work closely with the Art Director to define and execute lighting direction.
2. Maintain lighting and post-process pipelines, balancing artistic vision with technical constraints.
3. Manage the lighting team, providing mentorship, feedback, and support.
4. Collaborate with rendering engineers on lighting requirements and implementation.
5. Work with design and environment teams to optimize lighting for player experience.
6. Ensure lighting meets performance budgets.
7. Communicate effectively across disciplines and stay well-organized.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience (Essential):

• 5+ years of experience in lighting for video games.
• Keen artistic eye with attention to detail, understanding of colour theory, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Working knowledge of modern lighting techniques.
• Strong awareness of industry technology trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• UE5 experience.
• Familiarity with shader and texture creation.
• Previous leadership experience.

About Creative Assembly:

We craft deep, detailed games enjoyed by millions worldwide. We empower our teams to contribute significantly to our games, supporting skills development and growth opportunities.

Our locations include Horsham, UK, and Sofia, Bulgaria.

We offer many benefits, including:

• Work from anywhere temporarily each year (restrictions apply).
• Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity/paternity leave, flexible core hours, and no-notice holidays.
• Bespoke relocation packages.
• Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, health coverage, and free health screening.
• Generous holidays, studio closure over Christmas/New Year, and all Bank holidays.
• Participation in our Diversity and Inclusion Network.
• Travel loans, cycle schemes, and on-site bike servicing and car valet.
• Wellbeing support and virtual counselling.
• Community activities like parties and sports.

Our studio sites are accessible for disabled individuals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, religion, or belief.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorized third parties. We are not liable for fees or costs related to such introductions unless an agreement is in place.