Senior Lighting Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • VFX • $99,000 PA - $135,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Lighting Artist, you will be responsible for bringing the world of Destiny 2 to life through immersive and memorable game spaces. You will collaborate with talented teams to masterfully shape these spaces, owning complex lighting challenges from concept to final polish. You will create and implement stunning real-time lighting setups, working closely with World Artists and Designers to ensure visually striking and performant lighting. You will also contribute to shaping the visual direction and mood of environments. This role requires a deep understanding of how light transforms worlds and an exceptional artistic eye.
Must have:
  • Exceptional artistic eye and mastery of lighting.
  • High understanding of composition and PBR.
  • Extensive experience lighting characters and environments.
  • Ability to propose and adapt lighting references.
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with and passion for games.
  • A strong real-time lighting portfolio.
Good to have:
  • Experience with real-time time-of-day cycles
  • Significant real-time cinematic lighting experience
  • Experience working on sci-fi games
  • Experience guiding and mentoring junior artists
Perks:
  • Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching
  • Comprehensive health benefits and Parental Leave policy
  • Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation
  • Growth and development programs
  • Social events
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job Details

Who is SkyBox Labs?

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025), SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. Since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 250+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more! Join us in our Burnaby studio, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.

Interested? Let’s talk about what we’re hiring for:

SkyBox Labs is searching for a Senior Lighting Artist to help bring the world of Destiny 2 to life! In this highly iterative role, you'll collaborate with talented teams to masterfully shape immersive and memorable game spaces. You'll own complex lighting challenges, creating and implementing stunning real-time lighting setups from concept to final polish. You’ll work closely with World Artists and Designers to ensure visually striking, performant, and seamlessly integrated lighting. 

If you're driven by a deep understanding of how light transforms worlds, have an exceptional artistic eye, and want to leave your mark on the universe of Destiny 2, we'd love to hear from you!

A snapshot of your role:

    • Create and implement the creation of complex real-time lighting for game worlds using proprietary toolsets
    • Actively contribute to the highly iterative lighting workflow, collaborating closely with World Artists and Designers from functional passes to final polish to meet gameplay needs 
    • Assist in shaping the visual direction and mood of environments by establishing early lighting ideas and hues
    • Develop sophisticated dynamic/scripted lighting elements, character/object lighting setups, and in-game narrative content
    • Work closely with leadership, Art Direction, and cross-discipline teams to establish and maintain Destiny 2's lighting aesthetic and technical standards
    • Provide constructive feedback to fellow artists and designers, enhancing team collaboration and overall project quality
    • Stay up to date on new developments in real-time rendering and proactively suggest workflow improvements

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

    • Exceptional artistic eye and mastery of lighting, shadow, and color for creating impactful, mood-driven spaces
    • High level of understanding of composition, materials/shaders, PBR, and real-time lighting/rendering technologies
    • Extensive experience lighting characters and complex environments (interior & exterior, various times of day) using diverse real-time techniques
    • Proven ability to expertly propose and adapt lighting references for high-fidelity visuals
    • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; able to lead on complex lighting challenges independently and participate in an iterative team by giving and receiving constructive feedback
    • Extensive experience with and passion for games, with a proven track record of successful gameplay lighting
    • A strong real-time lighting portfolio 

    • Nice-to-haves:
    • Proven experience with real-time time-of-day cycles
    • Significant real-time cinematic lighting experience
    • Experience working on sci-fi games
    • Experience guiding and mentoring junior artists

And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs:

    • Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
    • Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy
    • Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
    • Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
    • We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.
    • Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
    • Get involved with our diverse community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote a supportive environment
    • You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP

    • The base salary range is $99,000 to $135,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Our commitment to you:

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).

Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Learn more about us at https://skyboxlabs.com/ 

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