Senior Lighting Artist (UK)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to enhance storytelling through compelling lighting in feature films and video games. This hybrid role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with talented professionals. You will be responsible for creating immersive lighting experiences, ensuring aesthetic continuity, and utilizing tools like Unreal Engine and Photoshop. Join a supportive environment that fosters creativity and professional growth, with benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance after the probationary period. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-budget projects while advancing your career.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored benefits

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience lighting CG characters/scenes for cinematics.
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color theory.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Mimic established lighting setups and ensure aesthetic continuity.
• Blend and composite elements for marketing imagery.
• Complete tasks on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Lighting Principles

Photoshop

After Effects

Unreal Engine

Maya

Substance

Visual Quality

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Perforce

Job description

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Halon Entertainment is a leading visualization and technology company dedicated to storytelling in feature films, television, video games, and advertising. We utilize cutting-edge technology to create engaging and immersive experiences. Our collaborative environment nurtures creativity and innovation, positioning us as a preferred leader and employer in the entertainment industry.

We are seeking a Senior Lighting Artist with a creative and technical approach to lighting characters and environments based on vision and provided references. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of real-time and pre-rendered lighting principles.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. Please note that during the 90-day probationary period, this position will require working US East Coast hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding of basic lighting principles and ability to mimic established lighting setup
• Blending, compositing, and lighting all elements for marketing imagery
• Ensure aesthetic continuity is maintained across all deliverables
• Knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects is mandatory
• Basic knowledge of Unreal Engine is preferred – all lighting assignments will utilize Unreal Engine
• 5+ years experience of lighting of CG characters and/or scenes for cinematics, with some in Unreal Engine
• Solid understanding of lighting, particle systems, post-processes, material setup and general workflows inside UE
• A solid understanding of lighting of characters and scenes for cinematics
• Must possess a strong sense of visual quality, composition, color theory, lighting, perspective, and scale
• Proficiency with Maya, Substance, Photoshop and equivalent software
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine and Perforce (p4v), and excellent understanding of tools and development & implementation of lighting systems and post-process effects
• Thorough understanding of real-time, and pre-rendered lighting techniques (including vertex lighting, dynamic lights, subsurface scattering, HDR, lumen, and pre-baked light maps)
• Knowledge of roto, paint, keying, clean-up, and color correction is preferred
• Excellent understanding of techniques and technologies related to CG rendering and compositing
• Strong organizational skills in order to keep track of complex and vast lighting solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• A strong team player who takes direction and constructive feedback well
• Must be able to complete tasks on tight deadlines and work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of virtual production integration for film and television is a plus

Note:

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health, safety, or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

At Halon, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to an environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in your application. Our success as a company is built on the diversity of our teammates.

We take pride in our culture and are committed to respecting individuals while helping them achieve their artistic and professional ambitions. As part of Halon Entertainment UK Ltd., you will collaborate with highly talented individuals on high-budget feature films and AAA games. After your 90-day probationary period, you will have access to our employer-sponsored benefits, which include a pension scheme with employer contributions and private medical insurance with employer support. Halon is committed to your professional growth and career advancement, offering opportunities for training and development.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom