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Senior Lighting Artist (Remote or In-Office)

Texas, United States (Remote)

Senior Lighting Artist (Remote or In-Office)

3 Months ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Senior Lighting Artist with Unreal experience, Maya/Max knowledge, environment lighting expertise, and strong communication skills.

Description

The Sr. Lighting Artist will work closely with the Project Art Director to support the game's environment lighting. The Sr. Lighting Artist drives mood, clarity, and action with their approach. An understanding of both baked in lighting and real-time lighting is required for this role.

Day To Day

Responsibilities

Create environment lighting for projects, as needed
Work both independently and within a group on various projects
Work with the Project Art Director to determine project requirements. Then research, develop, and implement in engine
Work with Design to develop level flow, and other departments as needed
Work closely with technical artists to develop new or improved techniques to enhance visual quality
Stay up to date on current techniques and utilize the most relevant processes for each task

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Must Haves

Understanding of Maya and/or Max
Unreal experience is required; familiarity with Unity also preferred
Ability to create environment lighting using engine tools or plugins
Ability to create lighting based on environment concepts in varying levels of completion
Ability to light a scene to enhance and match the mood and impact in the game
Ability to support design by lighting with gameplay in mind
Ability to keep an organized and consistent schedule
Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, including clients
Ability to provide accurate time estimates for project planning
Understanding of bug fixing and investigation
Ability to help the art team find answers to difficult problems
Ability to make visually impactful environment lighting and push the envelope
Work effectively with other artists, designers, and engineers to achieve project goals

Nice-To-Have Skills

Ability to do general 3D
Ability to do a quick first pass of lighting

Education & Experience Required

Any degree or certification in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience AND,

Materials Required

Candidate should provide a portfolio of art that they have created or directed on their resume. Depending on experience, an art test may be required.

What We Can Offer You

A Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
Generous Paid Time Off
20 Paid Company Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Club Discounts
Sports Team Sponsorship
Annual Company Events
Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.

By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!

Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.

About Pipeworks Studios

While you may not know us, you certainly know our clients: Microsoft, Sony, Activision, Electronic Arts, and many more. Since 1999, Pipeworks has been helping define what’s next in real-world interactions by creating innovative, best-selling, cross-platform live games for top-tier publishers and properties.

We believe that games have the ability to transform the world outside the realm of traditional consumer games and that our people are the catalyst for making this vision a reality. In the center of our universe lies our people, players, and a deep-rooted passion for games that has created several multi-million dollar best-sellers, compelling original concepts, and a disruptive imagination that continues to explore how games can transform industries outside our own. We are seeking exceptionally talented and entrepreneurial game creators as we lead into the future of digital entertainment.

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About The Company

Pipeworks Studios

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You may not know us, but you certainly know our clients: Microsoft, Sony, Activision, Square and many others. At Pipeworks, we create innovative, best-selling, transplatform live games for top-tier publishers and properties. We have been creating hits since 1999, and we are seeking exceptionally talented and entrepreneurial game creators as we lead into the future of digital entertainment. Our studio is creative and collaborative, our projects are exciting and challenging, and our people are rockstars without the ego. We are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in downtown Eugene, Oregon – the home of the University of Oregon and a great place to work, live, and play.