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Lighthouse games

Senior Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent ... 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

$80 - $100/hr

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent ... As our Principal Lighting Artist, you will be the driving force behind the lighting and visual ...

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Senior Lighting Artist - Raven - Middleton, WI Raven Software is seeking a highly capable ... What you bring to the table The video game industry and therefore our business is fast‑paced and ...

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Lead Lighting Artist - Raven - Middleton, WI Job Opportunities: LinkedIn: Raven Software is seeking ... What you bring to the table The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and ...

Steamroller Animation

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Significant experience as a Lighting Artist in video games or high-end animation (Senior to Upper-Senior level). * Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, specifically using Sequencer and Movie Render ...

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC

$100 - $125/hr

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention ... As a Cinematic Lighting Artist , you will collaborate with concept artists, animators, VFX artists ...

Raven Software

WI · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Lead Lighting Artist - Raven - Middleton, WI Requisition ID:R028052 Your Mission Raven Software is ... What you bring to the table The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and ...

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Lead Lighting Artist

Novato, CA · On-site

In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate group of game developers to craft visually ... As a Lead Lighting Artist, you are a primary driver of your direct reports' success. You will set ...

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Senior Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX • On-site

Lighthouse games
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$60 - $80/hr

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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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