Senior Lighting Artist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to shape the visual ambiance of our East London game projects. You will craft lighting, shadows, and color to create immersive environments, collaborating with designers, artists, and directors to realize a cohesive mood and style.

You will mentor junior artists, optimize lighting for performance, and stay ahead of industry trends to maintain cutting-edge visuals across flagship titles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game development industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional lighting work in real-time environments.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine and Unity.
• Solid understanding of lighting principles including color theory, mood, and atmosphere.
• Experience with lighting tools, shaders, and rendering techniques.
• Ability to optimize lighting for performance across platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree or equivalent in Game Art, Fine Arts, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and optimize high-quality lighting for game environments and scenes.
• Collaborate with level designers and artists to integrate lighting that enhances gameplay and storytelling.
• Develop and maintain lighting assets and lighting setups within the game engine.
• Ensure lighting is technically sound and performs efficiently on target platforms.
• Work closely with the art director to establish and maintain the desired visual style and mood.
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related technical issues.
• Stay updated on current lighting techniques, tools, and trends in the game development industry.
• Mentor junior lighting artists and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in lighting reviews and contribute to overall art quality.
• Optimize lighting scenarios for performance without compromising visual fidelity.

Skills

Lighting artist

Real-time lighting

Unreal Engine

Unity

Color theory

Mood and atmosphere

Shaders

Rendering techniques

Cross‑functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Game Art or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Shader tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading interactive entertainment developer in East London , is seeking a talented Senior Lighting Artist to shape the visual ambiance and mood of their critically acclaimed game titles. This role is instrumental in creating immersive environments through the expert application of lighting, shadows, and color. You will collaborate closely with level designers, concept artists, and art directors to bring game worlds to life with stunning and atmospheric lighting. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic sensibility, a deep understanding of lighting principles in real-time applications, and proficiency with industry-standard tools. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering visually spectacular and engaging gaming experiences. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact the aesthetic quality of flagship game projects and contribute to the studio's reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and optimize high-quality lighting for game environments and scenes.
• Collaborate with level designers and artists to integrate lighting that enhances gameplay and storytelling.
• Develop and maintain lighting assets and lighting setups within the game engine.
• Ensure lighting is technically sound and performs efficiently on target platforms.
• Work closely with the art director to establish and maintain the desired visual style and mood.
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related technical issues.
• Stay updated on current lighting techniques, tools, and trends in the game development industry.
• Mentor junior lighting artists and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in lighting reviews and contribute to overall art quality.
• Optimize lighting scenarios for performance without compromising visual fidelity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game development industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional lighting work in real-time environments.
• Proficiency in industry-standard game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong understanding of lighting principles, including color theory, composition, mood, and atmosphere.
• Experience with lighting tools, shaders, and rendering techniques.
• Ability to optimize lighting for performance across various platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Game Art, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Benefits

• Annual salary of R.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Access to cutting-edge game development technology.
• Creative and supportive studio environment.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Regular team social events.
• On-site parking.