3D Lighting Artist

Synovative; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Synovative Entertainment Pvt Ltd is seeking a skilled 3D Lighting Artist with strong Blender expertise for architectural visualization projects in Mumbai. The role focuses on creating cinematic lighting for interior and exterior scenes, along with realistic shadows and reflections to elevate renders and walkthroughs.

You will collaborate with the 3D team to deliver high-quality lighting setups across different times of day, while optimizing rendering settings for efficiency and visual realism.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Blender.
• Hands-on experience with Blender Cycles rendering engine.
• Good understanding of architectural visualization, including interior and exterior environments.
• Strong knowledge of lighting techniques, composition, colour theory, and visual aesthetics.
• Ability to interpret lighting references and recreate the desired visual mood.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic interior and exterior lighting setups using Blender.
• Develop cinematic lighting environments for architectural visualization and 3D walkthrough projects.
• Work extensively with Blender Cycles rendering engine.
• Create daylight, evening, sunset, night-time, and artificial lighting setups.
• Achieve realistic shadows, reflections, highlights, and lighting effects.
• Enhance materials, textures, and overall scene quality through effective lighting.
• Match lighting styles and moods based on client references, moodboards, and project requirements.
• Maintain consistency, realism, and visual quality across different scenes.
• Optimize lighting setups, 3D scenes, and rendering settings for quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with the 3D team to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Skills

Blender

Lighting

Blender-Cycles

Architectural-visualization

Tools

Blender Cycles

Job description

Synovative Entertainment Pvt Ltd | Full time

Vasai - Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Posted on 10/31/2026

• State/Province Maharashtra
• Country India

Job Description

SYNOVATIVE is looking for a skilled and creative 3D Lighting Artist with strong expertise in Blender to create realistic and visually appealing lighting for interior and exterior architectural visualization projects.

The candidate will be responsible for developing cinematic lighting setups for real estate projects, enhancing the overall visual quality of 3D scenes, and creating realistic lighting environments across different times of the day. You will work closely with the 3D modelling, texturing, and visualization team to deliver high-quality renders and walkthroughs.

Key Responsibilities:

Create realistic interior and exterior lighting setups using Blender.

Develop cinematic lighting environments for architectural visualization and 3D walkthrough projects.

Work extensively with Blender Cycles rendering engine.

Create daylight, evening, sunset, night-time, and artificial lighting setups.

Achieve realistic shadows, reflections, highlights, and lighting effects.

Enhance materials, textures, and overall scene quality through effective lighting.

Match lighting styles and moods based on client references, moodboards, and project requirements.

Maintain consistency, realism, and visual quality across different scenes.

Optimize lighting setups, 3D scenes, and rendering settings for quality and efficiency.

Coordinate with the 3D team to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Requirements

2–3 years of professional experience as a 3D Lighting Artist or in a similar role.

Strong working knowledge of Blender.

Hands-on experience with Blender Cycles rendering engine.

Good understanding of architectural visualization, including interior and exterior environments.

Strong knowledge of lighting techniques, composition, colour theory, and visual aesthetics.

Ability to create realistic daylight, evening, night-time, and artificial lighting conditions.

Understanding of shadows, reflections, material response, and light behaviour.

Ability to interpret lighting references and recreate the desired visual mood.

Knowledge of materials, textures, shaders, and rendering workflows.

Good observation skills and attention to detail.

Creative thinking with a strong eye for realism and visual storytelling.

Ability to manage multiple projects, work with feedback, and meet deadlines.

Willingness to explore new technologies, AI tools, and workflow improvements.

Opportunity to work on premium real estate and architectural visualization projects.

Exposure to interior, exterior, and high-quality 3D walkthrough productions.

Opportunity to work with a creative team of 3D artists, designers, and video professionals.

Hands-on experience with modern 3D production tools and rendering workflows.

Freedom to experiment with creative lighting styles and cinematic visual techniques.

Opportunity to learn and implement AI tools to improve creative workflows.

Professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning.

A collaborative and creative agency environment with opportunities to take ownership of your work.