Lighting Artist: Real-Time Environments in Unreal

Climax Studios; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Liverpool is seeking a talented Lighting Artist. In this permanent full-time role, you will develop innovative lighting experiences for game environments and cinematics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience using Unreal Engine and a minimum of 2 years on AAA projects. A rewarding benefits package is offered, including medical insurance and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package

Regular social events

Friendly and relaxed working environment

Ongoing training and development

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Eye-Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Extensive experience using Unreal Engine 4 / 5.
• Minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project.
• Strong folio including examples of realistic modeling and environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics.
• Enhance game environments and locations through effective lighting.
• Create lighting-related visual and post effects.

Skills

Experience of using Lumen in Unreal 5

Experience of using Maya

Extensive experience using Unreal 4 / 5

Experience using 2D packages like Photoshop/Substance

Understanding of Shaders and materials

Minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project

Knowledge in baked and real-time lighting methods

Strong Environment or Tech art background

Creative and self-motivated

Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills

Artistic education to at least graduate level

Strong folio including examples of realistic modeling and environment

Education

Graduate level artistic education

Tools

Unreal Engine 4 / 5

Maya

Photoshop

Substance

Job description

A leading game development studio in Liverpool is seeking a talented Lighting Artist. In this permanent full-time role, you will develop innovative lighting experiences for game environments and cinematics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience using Unreal Engine and a minimum of 2 years on AAA projects. A rewarding benefits package is offered, including medical insurance and ongoing training opportunities.