Lighting Artist

Skillsearch; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced Lighting Artist with a passion for atmosphere, mood, and visual storytelling in real-time games?

A leading independent game studio is looking for a Lighting Artist to help shape the look and feel of a high-profile, next-generation First Person Shooter developed in Unreal Engine 5.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking ownership of lighting across environments and cinematics
• Designing and implementing lighting setups that balance realism, performance, and emotional impact
• Collaborating with Art, Design, Programming, and Production teams to align visual goals
• Working within performance budgets while delivering high visual quality
• Using Unreal Engine 5 lighting tools including Lumen, Ray Tracing, and Global Illumination
• Debugging and resolving rendering issues alongside Tech Art and Engineering
• Contributing to documentation, best practices, and lighting pipeline improvements

What we're looking for:

• A strong real-time portfolio demonstrating high-quality lighting in AAA or comparable game projects
• At least 3 years of professional game development experience in a lighting-focused role
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, especially in Lumen, Ray Tracing, and Volumetric Lighting
• A strong grasp of colour theory, cinematic lighting, and real-time light physics
• Familiarity with HDR workflows, LUTs, exposure settings, and tone mapping
• Experience storytelling through light to create immersive and emotional environments
• Working knowledge of Blueprints, Material Editor, and post-processing in Unreal
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• A portfolio that clearly outlines your individual contribution to lighting work

If you're ready to elevate your lighting craft on a globally anticipated title, this role offers an exciting mix of creativity, impact, and opportunity.Apply now or reach out to Joe McKernan - [e-mail]