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Principal Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX · On-site

$106K - $127K/yr

As our Principal Lighting Artist, you will be the driving force behind the lighting and visual ... Deep knowledge of lighting tools and software, such as Unreal Engine, Maya, or equivalent * Strong ...

Senior Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX · On-site

$106K - $127K/yr

As our Senior Lighting Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the aesthetic and ambience of ... Unreal Engine, Maya) * Experience with post-processing effects and techniques * Ability to work ...

NY · On-site

$125K - $149K/yr

Experience with Maya and version control systems like Perforce or GitHub. * Ability to take ... artist. Bonus Skills * Experience with Blueprints to enhance lighting or environmental effects.

$69.09 - $86.35/hr

As a Cinematic Lighting Artist , you will collaborate with concept artists, animators, VFX artists ... Demonstrated expertise in industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya * Excellent ...

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

Lighting - Be well versed in the various lighting techniques in Unreal and instruct the artists in ... Advanced experience with Maya (3dsMax considered) * Comfortable in a range of content creation ...

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

Lighting - Be well versed in the various lighting techniques in Unreal and instruct the artists in ... Advanced experience with Maya (3dsMax considered) * Comfortable in a range of content creation ...

VFX Artist

Houston, TX · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Ensure lighting, rendering, and compositing consistency * Meet production deadlines while ... Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Cinema 4D * Experience with Unreal Engine preferred * Strong ...

Be well‑versed in various lighting techniques in Unreal. * Create interaction and functionality ... Advanced experience with Maya. * Comfortable with a range of content creation software including ...

3D Artist

New York, NY · Remote

$55/hr

About the Role We are looking for a talented and creative 3D Artist to join our team. The ... Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, or similar tools. * Knowledge of texturing, materials, lighting, and ...

Unreal Technical Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

Work hands-on within Unreal Engine to support the creation, integration, lighting, rendering, and ... Strong proficiency with industry-standard DCC applications such as Maya, Rhino 3D, Blender ...

Unreal Technical Artist

New Orleans, LA

$122K - $146K/yr

Work hands-on within Unreal Engine to support the creation, integration, lighting, rendering, and ... Strong proficiency with industry-standard DCC applications such as Maya, Rhino 3D, Blender ...

Create and apply textures, materials, and lighting using modern PBR workflows. * Develop reusable ... Modern 3D modeling software such as Blender, Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, or equivalent * Creation of ...

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Principal Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX • On-site

$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 Principal Lighting Artist, you will be the driving force behind the lighting and visual atmosphere of our games. You will be responsible for achieving the artistic direction and standards for lighting, working closely with the Lead Lighting Artist and other art disciplines to accomplish the highest level of visual quality and immersion. You will provide guidance and feedback to other teams to ensure consistent and validated lighting across all aspects of the game.

You will be heavily involved in the technical aspects of lighting, collaborating with the Technical Artists and Graphics Developers to implement advanced lighting systems and optimize performance. You will also contribute to the development of tools and pipelines to streamline the lighting workflow and enhance productivity.

  • Extensive experience as a Senior/Principal Lighting Artist in the games industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your lighting work
  • Expertise in lighting principles, colour theory, and composition
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide and inspire a team of lighting artists
  • Deep knowledge of lighting tools and software, such as Unreal Engine, Maya, or equivalent
  • Strong technical proficiency, with a solid understanding of advanced lighting techniques and optimization
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
  • Passion for pushing the boundaries of visual quality and creating immersive experiences
  • 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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