Senior Unreal Lighting Artist (Freelance→Permanent)

Alex Kong

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 152,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Opportunity for permanent position

Job summary

A creative multimedia company is seeking a Senior Virtual Lighting Artist with Unreal Engine for a freelance position in New York. The role involves developing real-time lighting to enhance the visual quality of projects, collaborating closely with technical artists, and mentoring team members. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of color theory and at least 2 years of experience with Unreal Engine. This opportunity may lead to a permanent position after an initial 1 to 3 months contract.

Qualifications

  • Strong sense of composition, color, lighting, perspective, and scale.
  • Demonstrated understanding of light, shadow, and color in environments.
  • Proficient in real-time lighting principles.
  • Ability to work well in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

  • Exhibit expertise in architectural layout, lighting, and scene composition.
  • Create atmospheric real-time lighting aligning with project needs.
  • Develop and enhance lighting systems and post-process setups.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to establish lighting standards.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.

Skills

Color theory expertise
Technical expertise in lighting
Collaboration skills
Strong sense of composition
Excellent communication

Tools

Unreal Engine
Shaders

Job description

A creative multimedia company is seeking a Senior Virtual Lighting Artist with Unreal Engine for a freelance position in New York. The role involves developing real-time lighting to enhance the visual quality of projects, collaborating closely with technical artists, and mentoring team members. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of color theory and at least 2 years of experience with Unreal Engine. This opportunity may lead to a permanent position after an initial 1 to 3 months contract.
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