Lead Lighting Artist - Guide Mood, Team & Vision

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer"

Continuous learning and professional开发

Leadership position in a creative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Lead Lighting Artist to steer lighting artistry across projects, setting the artistic direction and guiding a team of lighting artists to deliver visually striking, emotionally resonant scenes. You will drive quality and consistency, establish standards, and mentor colleagues to elevate the entire lighting pipeline.

Collaborate with directors, art directors, and technical teams to achieve the intended mood, atmosphere, and realism.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in lighting artistry for games, film, or animation.
• At least 2 years in a lead role.
• Expertise in lighting tools within industry-standard 3D software and game engines (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong understanding of light, color theory, composition, and cinematography.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of lighting artists throughout the production process.
• Establish and maintain the artistic vision and technical standards for lighting across projects.
• Create and implement compelling lighting scenarios that enhance mood, storytelling, and visual appeal.
• Collaborate with art directors and technical directors to ensure efficient and high-quality lighting integration.
• Review lighting work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure timely delivery of lighting assets.

Skills

Lighting artistry

Team leadership

Color theory

Cinematography

Communication

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Lead Lighting Artist to steer lighting artistry across projects, setting the artistic direction and guiding a team of lighting artists to deliver visually striking, emotionally resonant scenes. You will drive quality and consistency, establish standards, and mentor colleagues to elevate the entire lighting pipeline.

Collaborate with directors, art directors, and technical teams to achieve the intended mood, atmosphere, and realism.