Senior Lighting Artist

Piranha Games Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piranha Games Inc. is seeking an experienced Lighting Artist to illuminate both exterior and interior environments.

You will collaborate with the Art Director, Technical Artists, and design team to craft and optimize lighting that enhances gameplay and storytelling across AAA projects, while maintaining performance and visual quality. Applicants should have 7+ years in game development with 2+ shipped AAA titles, strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 6, and a solid grasp of materials and PBR

Qualifications

• 7+ years in game development with at least 2 shipped AAA titles on consoles and/or PC.
• 3+ years in a Lighting Artist role.
• Significant experience with Unreal 6for game production.
• Comprehensive understanding of materials, PBR lighting for games.
• Able to present and defend work in a group setting.
• Understanding of the technical requirements of real-time content development.
• Understanding of game production methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Art Director and Technical Artists to develop lighting schemes that fit the art style.
• Coordinate with the texturing team to ensure materials are cohesive across lighting schemes.
• Ensure lighting enhances gameplay and storytelling.
• Analyze performance constraints and optimize lighting for real-time rendering.
• Develop documentation and tutorials for lighting processes.
• Identify and fix lighting bugs and performance issues.
• Stay updated on industry trends and adopt new techniques.
• Contribute positively and creatively to the team.

Skills

Lighting artistry

PBR lighting

Real-time dev

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Tools

Unreal Engine 6

Job description

OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE:

Under the guidance of Art Director, light the various exterior and interior environments; create, maintain and optimize post process effects.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Work with the Art Director and Technical Artists to develop and document a variety of lighting schemes, all fitting within the art style.
• Work with the texturing team to ensure materials are cohesive and work across all lighting schemes.
• Work with the design team to ensure lighting enhances gameplay and storytelling.
• Understand advantages and limitations of the technology, and develop strategies for maximizing performance.
• Optimize lighting schemes to meet performance specifications.
• Develop documentation and tutorials for technical process.
• Actively seek out and provide feedback within the lighting scope.
• Resolve lighting bugs.
• Keep up with the latest industry trends by investigating new techniques.
• Be a positive and creative force in the team.
• Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7 years+ experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped AAA titles on consoles and/or PC.
• 3 years+ in a Lighting Artist role.
• Significant experience with Unreal 6for game production.
• Comprehensive understanding of materials, PBR lighting for games.
• Able to present and defend work in a group setting.
• Understanding of the technical requirements of real-time content development.
• Understanding of game production methodologies.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A solid grasp of traditional and digital art styles and techniques.