Senior Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine) – Freelance

Platige Image; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative studio based in Warsaw is searching for a Senior Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine) to enhance their upcoming projects. This freelance role requires a strong background in lighting and look development, with an emphasis on storytelling through high-quality visuals. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in the CGI/VFX industry, a strong portfolio, and a collaborative spirit. Candidates can work either on-site or remotely, starting no earlier than May 2026.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Lighting / Look Dev Artist in the CGI/VFX industry.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong lighting and look-dev skills.
• Good attitude towards receiving feedback and exchanging knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to define and maintain the visual mood and style.
• Develop and refine lighting setups per sequence/shot, ensuring visual consistency.
• Keep up to date on modern trends in real-time rendering and art asset production.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Lighting / Look Dev Art

Creativity

Feedback communication

Tools

Maya

Arnold

Job description

Please note that this posting is an expression of interest for upcoming projects.

Platige Image is looking for a Senior Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine) to join our team.

We’re seeking an experienced artist with a strong eye for lighting, look development, and real-time rendering, who enjoys working closely with Art Direction and cross-disciplinary teams. You will be responsible for creating high-quality lighting that supports storytelling and visual consistency across shots and sequences.

This is a freelance position, starting no earlier than May 2026, available on-site in Warsaw or remotely.

If you are interested, don’t hesitate, come join us!

Daily Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to define and maintain the visual mood and style.
• Develop and refine lighting setups per sequence/shot, ensuring visual consistency.
• Keep up to date on modern trends in real-time rendering and art asset production, serving as a technical and artistic resource and consultant for the entire team.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Lighting / Look Dev Artist in the CGI/VFX industry.
• Very good knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Outstanding creativity and a very strong commitment to a project.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong lighting and look-dev skills.
• Good attitude towards receiving feedback and exchanging knowledge.

Additionally Scored

• Knowledge of Maya with render engines (preferably Arnold), and a strong understanding of physically based rendering.
• Experience in VFX pipelines and projects is nice to have.

Candidates for the Senior Lighting