Lighting Artist

About the Hiring Team

LightSpeed Japan Studio is a game development studio dedicated to crafting original AAA action game titles for global audiences. Led by industry veteran Hideaki Itsuno, the studio operates across two locations in Tokyo and Osaka.

The studio offers a flexible and inclusive work environment and actively welcomes game creators who are full of talent and passion for pushing the boundaries of game development.

What the Role Entails

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement lighting for scenes, levels, and cutscenes within the game.
• Achieve the artistic vision for lighting to enhance the game’s atmosphere and mood.
• Develop optimal lighting solutions while balancing performance and quality.
• Collaborate closely with other artists, engineers, and designers, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and techniques.
• Suggest improvements and optimize tools and workflows related to lighting.

Who We Look For

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lighting Artist on AAA game projects.
• Proficient in setting up and adjusting lighting within game engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity.
• Strong understanding of the principles of lighting, including light and shadow, color balance, and post-processing effects in graphics.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with both art and technical teams.
• High level of creativity and visual insight.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience developing for next-generation consoles.
• Knowledge and experience with Physically Based Rendering (PBR).
• Background in cinematography or film lighting.
• Basic knowledge of shaders and scripting.

Why Join Us?

Work Location

Osaka (JR Osaka Station JP TOWER OSAKA), Tokyo (Toranomon Hills Business Tower) *Subject to preference

Salary

Annual salary: Negotiable (with raises/bonuses)

*Consideration will be given to experience, skills, etc., and will be treated favorably according to company regulations.

*For general employees, fixed overtime pay for 35 hours per month is included.

For managerial positions, fixed overtime pay for 10 hours is included.

Working Hours and Holidays

Working hours: 09:30 ~ 18:30, Break time: 60 minutes

Flexible time available

Complete two-day weekend system (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Paid leave: For the first year of employment, granted proportionally based on the month of joining. Up to 22 days based on years of service.

New Year's holiday (December 30th to January 3rd)

Sick leave (paid): 12 days/year (granted separately from paid leave)

Benefits

Various Insurances

Health insurance, Employment insurance, Workers' accident compensation insurance, Employees' pension insurance, Group Term Life Insurance (GTL), Comprehensive Business Accident Insurance (GPA), Group Long-Term Disability Income Compensation Insurance (GLTD), Overseas travel insurance

Various Allowances

Commuting allowance (up to 50,000 JPY/month), Communication allowance (up to 10,000 JPY/month), Self-development allowance (up to 20,000 JPY/month), Meal subsidy (1,800 JPY/day for office attendance on weekdays), Regular health check-up allowance (up to 75,000 JPY/year)

Support Systems and Other Benefits

Free drink corner, Gift cards (20,000 JPY/time, twice a year for Obon and New Year), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Condolence and congratulatory payments, Long service award/leave

The policies described in this job advertisement (including but not limited to salary, benefits, and working conditions) may be adjusted according to the company's real-time policies.