Lighting Artist

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Lighting Artist at Bethesda Game Studios, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining all aspects of lighting, including dynamic, static, cinematic, and character setups. You will collaborate with Art and Design teams to craft compelling lighting scenarios for both gameplay and cinematics, balancing visual quality with performance needs. The role requires matching the established visual style and implementing new lighting pipeline techniques. Experience with modern lighting techniques, technical art, and performance pipelines is crucial. The position necessitates strong problem-solving skills, organization, communication, and a dedicated work ethic. A portfolio submission is mandatory.
Must have:
  • 3+ years lighting experience
  • Modern lighting techniques knowledge
  • Performance pipeline understanding
  • Problem-solving & organization skills
  • Excellent communication
Good to have:
  • Creation Kit experience (Fallout 4, Skyrim)
  • Traditional art training
  • Physically Based Renderer experience
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous benefits program
  • Offices in great North American cities

Job Details

Join Constellation!

Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America’s best cities.

With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios

As Lighting Artist, you will…

  • Create and maintain all elements of lighting including dynamic, static, cinematic, and character setups

  • Work with Art and Design to create compelling and dramatic lighting scenarios for gameplay and cinematics

  • Maintain a balance between visual quality and performance requirements

  • Match the established visual style for the game with lighting execution

  • Develop and implement new techniques into the lighting pipeline

Qualifications

What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

  • 3+ years of industry experience, preferably focused on lighting

  • Working knowledge of modern lighting techniques, technical art and performance pipelines

  • Self-motivated and the ability to work and solve problems with minimal assistance

  • Highly organized with the ability to adhere to production schedules

  • Well-developed communication skills and strong work ethic

You must submit an online portfolio.

Preferred Skills

Bonus Skills

  • Experience working with Creation Kit (Fallout 4, Skyrim);

  • Training in traditional art mediums (painting, sculpting, etc.);

  • Experience with lighting using a Physically Based Renderer.

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