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Lighthouse games

Senior Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX · On-site

$106K - $127K/yr

... environment. You'll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry ... As our Senior Lighting Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the aesthetic and ambience of ...

Lighthouse games

Principal Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX · On-site

$106K - $127K/yr

... environment. You'll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry ... As our Principal Lighting Artist, you will be the driving force behind the lighting and visual ...

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Lead Lighting Artist

Novato, CA · On-site

As a Lead Lighting Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... Foster a positive, proactive, and agile work environment that encourages innovation and ...

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Lead Lighting Artist

Novato, CA · On-site

As a Lead Lighting Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... Foster a positive, proactive, and agile work environment that encourages innovation and ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Lighting Artist

Novato, CA

As a Lead Lighting Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... Foster a positive, proactive, and agile work environment that encourages innovation and ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Lighting Artist

Novato, CA · On-site

As a Lead Lighting Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... Foster a positive, proactive, and agile work environment that encourages innovation and ...

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC

$69.09 - $86.35/hr

Develop lighting schemes for characters and environment working closely with Directors and the ... Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate the mood and ...

TheLab

CGI Lighting

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The CGI Lighting Artist is responsible for creating high-quality lighting and rendering solutions ... Maintain consistency across multiple assets, environments, and deliverables. * Troubleshoot ...

thelab

CGI Lighting

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The CGI Lighting Artist is responsible for creating high-quality lighting and rendering solutions ... Maintain consistency across multiple assets, environments, and deliverables. * Troubleshoot ...

TheLab

CGI Lighting

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The CGI Lighting Artist is responsible for creating high-quality lighting and rendering solutions ... Maintain consistency across multiple assets, environments, and deliverables. * Troubleshoot ...

Activision

WI · On-site

$127K - $152K/yr

Own lighting development for environments, play spaces, and cinematics from first pass through ... Partner with artists, designers, and programmers to be a trusted champion of performance ...

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How much do environment lighting artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for environment lighting artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Environment Lighting Artist vs Environment Artist?

AspectEnvironment Lighting ArtistEnvironment Artist
Primary FocusLighting and shading of environmentsCreating and designing entire environments, including modeling and texturing
Skills RequiredLighting techniques, color theory, rendering softwareModeling, texturing, layout, and environment design
Work EnvironmentVFX studios, game development, filmGame studios, film, VR/AR projects

The Environment Lighting Artist specializes in lighting and shading environments to achieve the desired mood and realism, while the Environment Artist focuses on creating the overall environment, including modeling and texturing. Both roles often collaborate but have distinct skill sets and responsibilities within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Environment Lighting Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,541 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Senior Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX • On-site

Lighthouse games
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$106K - $127K/yr

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Job description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you’ll create the best work of your career within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As our Senior Lighting Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the aesthetic and ambience of our games. Lighting is critical to every aspect of content creation and can make or break the immersion of a game. As we aim to create memorable experiences for our players, we're looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for bringing worlds to life through lighting and post-processing. You will work closely with the Lead Lighting Artist and other art disciplines to achieve the highest quality and maintain consistent visual standards.

Your responsibilities will include creating lighting setups and executing post-processing effects, as well as collaborating with environment artists to ensure cohesive and immersive lighting across all game spaces. You will also assist in defining and maintaining a lighting pipeline and contribute to establishing lighting benchmarks and guidelines for the team.

  • Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in the games industry
  • Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition
  • Proficiency with lighting tools and software (e.g. Unreal Engine, Maya)
  • Experience with post-processing effects and techniques
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other artists and give/receive feedback
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Passion for games and a strong artistic vision
  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support
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