Senior Lighting Artist

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.