Lighting Artist

Workplays; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly options

Inclusive culture

Solid foundation

Passionate team

Job summary

The role emphasizes a high degree of creativity, strong communication, and teamwork within an inclusive, remote-friendly studio that supports flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in game development or film/VFX, with AAA production experience.
• Strong knowledge of at least one game engine (prefer Unreal Engine).
• Excellent knowledge of the game production pipeline.
• Excellent knowledge of composition, framing, colour and light.

Responsibilities

• Shape and maintain the game's visual style and lighting quality.
• Create dramatic lighting to support photorealistic rendering and depth in scenes.
• Use Unreal Engine to achieve high-quality lighting within artistic and technical constraints.
• Optimize lighting for performance while maintaining visual quality.

Skills

Unreal Engine

AAA Production

Lighting & Color

Composition & Lighting

Team Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Job description:

Looking to break the mold and build unforgettable games? Join a game dev studio run by actual gamers.

Bloober Team is not your usual layoff-prone studio. We've got a solid foundation with big plans for the future and believe strongly in creating a collaborative environment where every voice matters.

Here, you'll have the chance to co-create and leave your mark on the gaming industry, working on exciting new projects that all share Bloober Team's unique horror-infused DNA.

What sets us apart?

• Inclusive culture: We believe in fostering a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Remote-friendly options: We offer flexibility, allowing you to contribute your best work from wherever you thrive.
• Solid foundation: As a financially stable company with a clear vision, we invest heavily in our team and our projects.
• Passionate team: You'll be surrounded by dedicated individuals who share your love for creating compelling horror experiences.

Lighting Artist:

Within this role you will be:

• Working closely with the Creative Director, and other artists to shape and maintain the game's visual style and lighting quality.
• Creating dramatic and compelling lighting that supports photorealistic rendering, enhances environmental storytelling, and establishes depth and layering in scenes.
• Leveraging game engine tools (e.g., Unreal Engine) to achieve high-quality lighting while respecting artistic and technical constraints.
• Optimizing lighting to balance visual quality and performance.

Job requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working in a similar position in game development and/or film/VFX production, with a strong understanding of AAA production processes and constraints.
• Good knowledge of at least one game development engine (preferably Unreal Engine).
• Excellent knowledge of the game production pipeline.
• Excellent knowledge of composition, framing, colour and light.
• High level of creativity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to foster a positive and inclusive team environment.

It would be also nice to have:

• Artistic background.
• Cinematic approach and post-processing skills.
• Passion for horrors (games, movies, books).

Location: Kraków (on-site) or remote options available.

Company: Bloober Team SA.