Senior Unreal Lighting Artist (Freelance→Permanent)

Alex Kong; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

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.