Senior Cinematic Lighting Artist

Naughty Dog; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Naughty Dog in the United States is seeking a Cinematic Lighting Artist to join our hybrid/onsite team. You will collaborate with concept artists, animators and VFX to create visually spectacular cinematic sequences, using our lighting tools to craft mood and atmosphere for characters and environments.

The role requires a proven background in AAA games or film, deep understanding of lighting, shading, color theory, and proficiency with Maya, Nuke, Fusion or Resolve.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Games or Animation/VFX/Film.
• Has shipped a AAA game or equivalent.
• Excellent understanding of direct/indirect light, color theory, exposure, contrast.
• Outstanding understanding of shading/materials and the relationship with lighting.
• Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate the mood and atmosphere in a game environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya.
• Excellent understanding of color grading with proficiency in industry standard software such as Nuke, Fusion, Resolve.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a dedicated attention to details.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.
• Ability to work under pressure while completing time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting schemes for characters and environment working closely with Directors and the Concept Art team.
• Collaborate with the Level Lighting team to establish smooth integration of in-game cinematics with gameplay.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to determine that the in-game cinematics run within the memory budget without sacrificing the look.
• Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows both giving and receiving feedback
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Skills

AAA Experience

Color theory

Shading/Materials

Concept art interpretation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Naughty Dog in the United States is seeking a Cinematic Lighting Artist to join our hybrid/onsite team. You will collaborate with concept artists, animators and VFX to create visually spectacular cinematic sequences, using our lighting tools to craft mood and atmosphere for characters and environments.

The role requires a proven background in AAA games or film, deep understanding of lighting, shading, color theory, and proficiency with Maya, Nuke, Fusion or Resolve.