Senior Lighting Artist (Open World Game, UE5)

Yotta Games; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to create immersive lighting for an open-world game using Unreal Engine 5. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance gameplay and visual storytelling. Candidates should have extensive experience in lighting for AAA games and a passion for the gaming industry. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in lighting.
• Participation in at least 2 shipped AAA games in a lighting role.

Responsibilities

• Create lighting for all game world environments.
• Collaborate with designers to achieve optimal visual experience.
• Mentor team members on lighting techniques.

Skills

Lighting

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

3D Software

Job description

Senior Lighting Artist (Open World Game, UE5)

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Create lighting for all game world environments, considering gameplay, narrative, and atmosphere;
• Collaborate with level, mission, and narrative designers to achieve optimal visual and player experience;
• Adjust in-game lighting to align with art directions and artist requests;
• Utilize lighting system tools to streamline workflows;
• Create lighting for cutscenes in collaboration with the Cinematic Director;
• Mentor team members on lighting techniques in AAA game development.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in lighting;
• Participation in at least 2 shipped AAA games in a lighting role;
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, especially Lumen, and other 3D software;
• Deep understanding of lighting art, including light, color, source, brightness, and shadows;
• Knowledge of current lighting technologies and techniques;
• Strong self-motivation, communication skills, and teamwork;
• Passion for the gaming industry.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with international teams across time zones.

Additional Information

• Hybrid role based in Los Angeles (currently hybrid due to pandemic);
• Working hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 8pm PT;
• Salary based on experience.

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