Senior Lighting Artist - Remote

3 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Lighting Artist at People Can Fly, you will create compelling lighting that sets the mood, tells stories, and builds coherent game worlds. You'll collaborate with level designers and FX artists, ensuring optimal performance and visual fidelity. Responsibilities include designing and delivering light objects, creating dynamic lighting, crafting high-end lighting for cutscenes, innovating techniques for next-gen hardware, and working with engineers to expand toolsets. You'll need expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen and Nanite), PBR techniques, and strong leadership skills to guide your team. Problem-solving abilities and experience with Perforce are essential.
Must have:
  • Expert in Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen & Nanite)
  • PBR techniques proficiency
  • Strong leadership & communication skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Perforce
Perks:
  • 100% paid benefits (including dental and vision)
  • 4% RRSP matching
  • Paid time off (including winter holidays)
  • Free virtual health & wellbeing sessions
  • Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses
  • Global work environment

Job Details

Company Description

People Can Fly, un des principaux studios indépendants de développement de jeux AAA, est composé d’une équipe internationale de centaines de personnes talentueuses travaillant depuis des bureaux situés en Pologne, au Royaume-Uni, aux États-Unis et au Canada, mais aussi de partout dans le monde grâce à nos programmes de télétravail.

Fondée en 2002, PCF a marqué le genre des jeux de tir avec des titres comme Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment et Outriders. Nous sommes l’un des studios Unreal Engine les plus expérimentés de l’industrie et nous renforçons nos capacités au moyen de solutions internes, à savoir l’infrastructure PCF Framework.

Nos équipes créatives travaillent actuellement sur plusieurs titres passionnants : Gemini est notre nouveau projet en développement avec Square Enix ; Maverick est un jeu Triple-A développé en collaboration avec Microsoft Corporation ; Bifrost et Victoria sont des projets que nous développons en modèle d'auto-édition. Nous travaillons également sur un projet de réalité virtuelle et d'autres projets non dévoilés, plus d'informations à venir plus tard.

Forte de plus de 20 ans d’expérience, PCF se lance à la découverte de nouveaux horizons. Nous avons pour but de combiner notre expertise avec la créativité des meilleurs visionnaires de l’industrie afin de travailler collectivement à la nouvelle génération de jeux d’action destinés à la communauté mondiale de joueurs.

Si vous choisissez d’entreprendre cette aventure avec nous, vous aurez l’occasion de perfectionner votre art et d’approfondir vos connaissances, en travaillant aux côtés de chefs de file de l’industrie pour offrir une expérience unique et toute nouvelle aux joueurs du monde entier.

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People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost & Victoria are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We are also busy working on a VR and undisclosed projects, more information on those to come later.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

 

Job Description

 

  • Créer un éclairage captivant qui instaure une ambiance, raconte une histoire et construit un monde cohérent.
  • Appuyer les concepteurs de niveaux en fournissant un soutien en matière d’éclairage permettant d’atteindre leurs objectifs.
  • Concevoir et livrer des objets d’éclairage ainsi que des textures IES.
  • Créer un éclairage dynamique qui insuffle de la vie à l’environnement.
  • Collaborer avec le service des effets spéciaux pour créer des scènes 3D atmosphériques en utilisant la bonne palette de couleurs et d’autres éléments artistiques déterminants.
  • Créer un éclairage haut de gamme pour les séquences cinématiques.
  • Mettre au point de nouvelles techniques pour le matériel de nouvelle génération et travailler en collaboration avec les services d’ingénierie pour élargir l’ensemble d’outils requis.
  • Analyser la scène pour repérer les problèmes de performance, en veillant à ce que tous les éclairages soient optimisés autant que possible.
  • Collaborer avec le service technique et moteur pour résoudre les problèmes techniques liés aux éclairages.

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  • Creating compelling lighting that set up mood, tells story, and makes coherent world
  • Assistance for level designers with lighting support to achieve their goals
  • Design and deliver light objects and IES textures
  • Creating dynamic lighting that brings life to environment
  • Collaborate with FX department to create atmospheric, 3D scenes with use of right color palette and other meaningful artistic choices
  • Creating high-end lighting for cut-scenes
  • Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware and work with engineers to expand the required tool-set
  • Analyzing the scene for performance issues, ensure all lights are as optimal as possible
  • Working with the Tech/Engine department to fix technical lighting issues

Qualifications

 

  • Solides compétences en leadership avec la capacité d'inspirer et de guider une équipe.
  • Connaissance approfondie d'Unreal Engine 5, en particulier Lumen et Nanite.
  • Connaissance approfondie des outils et techniques de test de performance.
  • Maîtrise des techniques et des directives PBR.
  • Compétences exceptionnelles en matière de résolution de problèmes et adaptabilité aux pipelines personnalisés.
  • Solides compétences en matière de communication et de relations interpersonnelles.
  • Expérience de Perforce ou de systèmes de contrôle de source similaires.

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  • Proven experience as a Senior Lighting Artist in a AAA game development environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
  • Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, particularly Lumen and Nanite.
  • Deep understanding of performance testing tools and techniques.
  • Proficiency in PBR techniques and guidelines.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability to custom pipelines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with Perforce or similar source control systems.

Additional Information

CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS :

Au Canada

  • Un ensemble d’avantages sociaux payés à 100 % par PCF. La compagnie d’assurance rembourse les réclamations à 100 % (jusqu’à 1000 $ de services par année, en plus d’une couverture familiale ou individuelle).
  • Une couverture dentaire complète, y compris les soins dentaires majeurs et l’orthodontie.
  • La cotisation égale au REER à hauteur de 4 % avant déductions fiscales, 100 % acquis dès le premier jour.
  • Une semaine de congé payé pendant les vacances d’hiver.
  • 20 jours de congé payé et 5 jours de congé de maladie payé.
  • Des séances gratuites de soins virtuels de santé et de bien-être mental, incluses dans le régime pour les membres et leurs personnes à charge.
  • Un salaire compétitif et des primes annuelles basées sur le rendement.
  • Des occasions de développement personnel et la possibilité d’œuvrer dans un environnement mondial.
  • L’occasion de travailler au sein d’une équipe créative avec des personnes passionnées par ce qu’elles font.

What we offer:

  • Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
  • Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
  • 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

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About The Company

People Can Fly is a global video game development company operating in Poland, the UK and North America.


We are one of the leading Unreal Engine studios in the industry.


Established in 2002, PCF made its mark on the shooter genre. The studio is known for titles such as Bulletstorm: Full Clip (launched on April 7, 2017), Gears of War: Judgment (published in 2013) and Bulletstorm (an original, Unreal Engine 3-powered onslaught of ‘kill with skill’ gameplay and blockbuster moments published in 2011) and award-winning Painkiller (launched in 2004).


People Can Fly's new RPG shooter Outriders is available now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now.


People Can Fly studio is currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology – Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group’s portfolio.


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