Senior Lighting Artist - Unreal & Cinematics (London)

Climax Studios; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent game developer based in London is seeking an experienced Lighting Artist. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in Unreal Engine and Maya, along with strong artistic skills. Responsibilities include creating atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics, ensuring game performance and optimization. The position offers an excellent work environment with ongoing training and social events.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package

Regular social events

Ongoing training and development

Group Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project.
• Strong Environment or Tech art background.
• Strong folio including examples of realistic modelling and environment.

Responsibilities

• Create balanced and atmospheric lighting for in game environments and cinematics.
• Enhance game environments and locations through lighting.
• Maintain and ensure runtime performance and optimization.

Skills

Experience of using Lumen in Unreal 5

Experience of using Maya

Extensive experience using Unreal 4 / 5

Extensive experience of 2D packages such as Photoshop/Substance

A solid understanding of Shaders and materials

Knowledge in a variety of 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 modelling and environment

Education

Artistic education to at least graduate level

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

Photoshop

Substance

Job description

A leading independent game developer based in London is seeking an experienced Lighting Artist. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in Unreal Engine and Maya, along with strong artistic skills. Responsibilities include creating atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics, ensuring game performance and optimization. The position offers an excellent work environment with ongoing training and social events.