Outscal Logooutscal logo

Senior Lighting Artist

11 Hours ago • 4-8 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

IO Interactive seeks a Senior Lighting Artist to contribute to a new fantasy RPG for consoles and PC. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and optimizing high-quality lighting for gameplay, environments, and cinematics; collaborating with programmers and technical artists on real-time lighting solutions within their Glacier engine; shaping mood and storytelling through light and shadow; ensuring performance-friendly solutions; and troubleshooting technical challenges. The ideal candidate is a seasoned artist with AAA game development experience, proficient in real-time techniques, and skilled at balancing artistic vision with technical constraints. Experience with multiple engines, film/VFX, and strong communication are pluses.
Must have:
  • AAA game development experience
  • Proficient in real-time lighting
  • Strong technical expertise
  • Balance artistic vision and technical constraints
  • Collaborate effectively with technical teams
Good to have:
  • Multiple game engine experience
  • Film and/or VFX experience

Job Details

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.

We’re creating a visually stunning world, and lighting plays a key role in shaping its atmosphere, mood, and immersion. This requires both a strong artistic eye and deep technical expertise. We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Lighting Artist to bring our vision to life, balancing creative expression with technical precision.

What you will do:

  • Design, implement, and optimise high-quality lighting that enhances gameplay, environments, and cinematics.
  • Collaborate closely with Render Programmers and Technical Artists to develop real-time lighting solutions within our proprietary Glacier engine.
  • Shape the mood, tone, and storytelling of the game through expert use of light and shadow.
  • Ensure performance-friendly lighting solutions without compromising artistic vision.
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges related to lighting and ensure seamless integration across platforms.

Who you are:

  • A seasoned lighting artist with AA/AAA game development experience.
  • Proficient in real-time lighting techniques and game rendering workflows.
  • Strong technical expertise, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams.
  • Skilled at balancing artistic vision with technical constraints to ensure optimal performance.
  • Experienced in working within game engines and adapting to new technologies.
  • A strong communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative development environment.
  • Experience with multiple game engines is a plus, but not essential.
  • Film and/or VFX experience is a plus, but not essential.

Who we are:


IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

IOI is a studio that values in-person collaboration. Being together helps us focus our collective energy on our immediate goals. For us, being both in-office as well as connected across our studios helps us integrate our teams faster, strengthen relationships, and improve knowledge-sharing. We believe that the more time we spend together, the more quality and progress we achieve for our games and players.

We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.

Similar Jobs

HoYoverse - Accountant (Accounts Payable)

HoYoverse

Singapore (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Evolution - Compliance Products Analyst Costa Rica

Evolution

San José, San José Province, Costa Rica (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Evolution - Game Presenter for Live Football Studio Table

Evolution

Birkirkara, Malta (On-Site)
10 Months ago
PhonePe - Manager/Senior Manager - Legal

PhonePe

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Jellyfish - Programmatic specialist

Jellyfish

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Senior Technical Artist: Animation

Rockstar Games

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Lighthouse Games - VFX Artist

Lighthouse Games

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Gunzilla - Lead Technical Artist

Gunzilla

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Ubisoft - Technical Director - Cinematics & Realization

Ubisoft

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Behaviour Interactive - Senior Lighting Artist - Dead By Daylight

Behaviour Interactive

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Tesla - Tesla Support Advisor - Swedish Speaking

Tesla

Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Pazu Games - Tech Artist

Pazu Games

(Remote)
1 Month ago
Netflix - Manager, Production Finance - India

Netflix

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
ComeOn Group - PPC Specialist

ComeOn Group

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
11 Hours ago
AGS - American Gaming Systems - Warehouse Associate I

AGS - American Gaming Systems

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States (On-Site)
11 Hours ago
seeking alpha - Senior Data Engineer

seeking alpha

Ukraine (Remote)
1 Month ago
NinjaVan - Creative Marketing Specialist (Graphic Artist)

NinjaVan

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
IO Interactive - Technical Artist

IO Interactive

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Gaming Innovation Group  - Big Data Engineer

Gaming Innovation Group

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
11 Hours ago
AI Fund - Curriculum Developer

AI Fund

(Remote)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

The Workshop - Solutions Architect

The Workshop

Málaga, Andalusia, Spain (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Gaming Innovation Group  - Delivery Project Manager

Gaming Innovation Group

Andalusia, Spain (Hybrid)
11 Hours ago
Fanatee - Monetization Analyst

Fanatee

Spain (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
Localsoft, SL. - Game Tester: Spanish (European)

Localsoft, SL.

Málaga, Andalusia, Spain (On-Site)
11 Hours ago
Localsoft, SL. - Game Tester: Brazilian Portuguese

Localsoft, SL.

Málaga, Andalusia, Spain (On-Site)
11 Hours ago
Localsoft, SL. - Game Tester: Chinese (Simplified, Mandarin)

Localsoft, SL.

Andalusia, Spain (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Evolution - Danish Speaking Online Game Presenter

Evolution

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)
10 Months ago
PwC - Deals | Senior Manager y Manager Financial Due Diligence

PwC

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)
5 Months ago
DEVOTEAM - Help Desk N1 Workplace

DEVOTEAM

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Remote)
4 Months ago
The Workshop - Head of Engineering

The Workshop

Málaga, Andalusia, Spain (Hybrid)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Technical Art Jobs

Ubisoft - Senior VFX Artist - Real-Time Cinematics

Ubisoft

Montpellier, Occitanie, France (On-Site)
1 Month ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Expert VFX Artist

CD PROJEKT RED

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Remote)
1 Week ago
Arrowhead Game Studios - Senior Technical Artist

Arrowhead Game Studios

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Onward Search - Technical Artist (Unity)

Onward Search

Seattle, Washington, United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Rocksteady Studios - Technical Animator

Rocksteady Studios

(Hybrid)
1 Day ago
Techland - Lead VFX Artist

Techland

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Intrepid Studios,  Inc  - Senior VFX Artist

Intrepid Studios, Inc

Canada (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Room 8 Studio - Unreal Engine Cinematic Artist (Trailer Production)

Room 8 Studio

Ukraine (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Techland - Art Director

Techland

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Senior Technical Artist: Performance Capture

Rockstar Games

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
11 Hours ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

IO Interactive is a 25-year old, AAA independent game studio, creators of HITMAN, Kane & Lynch, Mini Ninjas and Freedom Fighters. We are currently working on Project 007, Project Fantasy, and continue to develop Glacier, our award-winning game engine.


We are a diverse team of designers, producers, artists, programmers and operations supporters from 40+ different nationalities, working on cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art game design.


The creative teams involved in producing our games are supported by our tech department, which delivers our own Glacier engine, and the incubation department, which helps the team to prototype new and exciting features, game mechanics, or even brand new IPs.


We know that the gaming world is in constant change – and so is IOI - but no matter what we do, we can assure you that it will not be boring.


IO Interactive was established in September 1998. The IO Interactive technology team consists of programmers, software engineers and mathematicians with considerable experience in game programming and 3D graphics. Graphic designers, artists and animators are recruited from the game and entertainment industry, as well as the best art schools from all over the world.

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye (Hybrid)

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye (Hybrid)

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye (Hybrid)

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)

Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)

Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by IO Interactive

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug