Lighting Artist

8 Months ago • 1 Years + • $66,000 PA - $99,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Lighting Artist with 1+ shipped AAA game, strong UE5 & Lumen expertise, understanding of atmospherics & color grading, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • UE5 Lighting
  • AAA Game
  • Real-time GI
  • Lumen & PBR
Good to have:
  • Houdini
  • Color Grading
  • Lighting Optimization
  • Buffer Visualization
Perks:
  • Medical Benefits
  • 401k Matching

Job Details

Intrepid is looking for a Lighting Artist who can work with initial guidance on lighting areas of the map. They have a strong understanding of lighting in UE5 and how to setup lighting for different scenarios. This lighting artist should be open to critiques and be able to take that information and apply it to their scenes. They should have at least 1 shipped AAA title. The candidate should also have strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with other departments in a team environment.

Qualifications:

  • Professional experience in game development as an Associate Lighting Artist
  • Knows how to communicate complicated Lighting issues with different audiences: artists, engineers, managers, designers, etc.
  • Experience with standard industry tools, Unreal, Photoshop, Houdini, etc
  • Experience with real-time GI based lighting systems. Preferably Unreal Engine 5 and Lumen
  • Strong knowledge of lighting in real-time engines
  • Strong understanding of atmospherics, fog systems and how to use them in engine to enhance the look of what you are lighting
  • Experience with Lumen, PBR, materials, identifying problems with materials and use of the buffer visualization tools to identify these problems
  • How to work within the EV100 system and HDR lighting pipelines
  • Understanding of how color grading works and using to establish a feeling or mood
  • Basic understanding of lighting optimization
  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals of lighting, color theory, form, and value
Responsibilities:
  • Strong background in real-time game lighting, including a good grasp of performance considerations and gameplay dynamics.
  • Thorough expertise in lighting principles, color theory, form, and value, essential for crafting impactful visual experiences.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in composition and color grading techniques, adept at realizing the desired aesthetic vision.
  • At least 1 AAA game shipped

Interview Overview:

Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that while this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.

  • 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
  • 60 min interview with the Hiring Manager and Team
  • Final interview with the Executive Team
  • References calls & a background check

The Legal Bits:

We offer competitive pay based on market standards plus a significant annual bonus structure. The base salary for this role is between $66,000 - $99,000, depending on skills and experience. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall throughout the range based on these factors.

Job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, to apply for positions. We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to a fair and consistent interview process and employer experience.

About Us:

Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. Based in beautiful Southern California, Intrepid has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry. The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together.

All posted positions are full-time with generous medical benefit options covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents plus paid vacation & sick days, and 401k with matching. 

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Intrepid Studios will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Applicants of all ages, identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Intrepid Studios will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

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