Senior Lighting Artist — Real-Time Worlds in UE5 Remote UK

Jagex; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist for the RuneScape: Dragonwilds project. This role involves defining the lighting vision and enhancing gameplay via real-time lighting across various environments and characters. The ideal candidate will have AAA game project experience and proficiency in Unreal Engine. The position offers a Fixed Term Contract with remote work options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare including Dental Plan

Minimum 6% Pension contributions

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience lighting AAA or high-quality game projects.
• Portfolio showcasing various environments with real-time lighting.
• Strong understanding of physically based lighting and post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement lighting according to art direction.
• Establish the game's lighting vision and technical benchmarks.
• Optimize lighting systems for performance across platforms.

Skills

High-quality lighting implementation

Real-time rendering expertise

Communication and collaboration skills

Artistic eye for colour and tone

Tools

Unreal Engine

Similar industry-standard engines

Job description

A leading game development company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist for the RuneScape: Dragonwilds project. This role involves defining the lighting vision and enhancing gameplay via real-time lighting across various environments and characters. The ideal candidate will have AAA game project experience and proficiency in Unreal Engine. The position offers a Fixed Term Contract with remote work options and competitive benefits.