Senior Lighting Artist

IO Interactive; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to help create a visually stunning world in an ambitious new IP. This role requires a blend of artistic vision and technical expertise, focusing on designing and optimizing lighting that enhances gameplay and storytelling. Join a passionate team of industry veterans and newcomers alike, dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences in the online fantasy RPG genre. If you thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to push the boundaries of game development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced lighting artist with a strong artistic eye and technical expertise.
• Ability to balance creative expression with technical precision.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality lighting for gameplay and environments.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop real-time lighting solutions.

Skills

Real-time lighting techniques

Game rendering workflows

Technical collaboration

Artistic vision

Communication skills

Education

Experience in AA/AAA game development

Film and/or VFX experience

Tools

Proprietary Glacier engine

Multiple game engines

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A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.

We’re creating a visually stunning world, and lighting plays a key role in shaping its atmosphere, mood, and immersion. This requires both a strong artistic eye and deep technical expertise. We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Lighting Artist to bring our vision to life, balancing creative expression with technical precision.

What You Will Do

1. Design, implement, and optimise high-quality lighting that enhances gameplay, environments, and cinematics.
2. Collaborate closely with Render Programmers and Technical Artists to develop real-time lighting solutions within our proprietary Glacier engine.
3. Shape the mood, tone, and storytelling of the game through expert use of light and shadow.
4. Ensure performance-friendly lighting solutions without compromising artistic vision.
5. Troubleshoot technical challenges related to lighting and ensure seamless integration across platforms.

Who You Are

1. A seasoned lighting artist with AA/AAA game development experience.
2. Proficient in real-time lighting techniques and game rendering workflows.
3. Strong technical expertise, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams.
4. Skilled at balancing artistic vision with technical constraints to ensure optimal performance.
5. Experienced in working within game engines and adapting to new technologies.
6. A strong communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative development environment.
7. Experience with multiple game engines is a plus, but not essential.
8. Film and/or VFX experience is a plus, but not essential.

Who We Are

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

IOI values in-person collaboration, believing that being together helps focus our collective energy, strengthen relationships, and improve knowledge-sharing. We foster a friendly, diverse, and innovative workplace, encouraging new ideas and insights from all team members.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Computer Games