Senior Lighting Designer

4 Months ago • 4-8 Years • $90,000 PA - $140,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Ember Lab seeks a Senior Lighting Designer to shape the visual identity of their games. Responsibilities include collaborating with art and design teams to create atmospheric lighting for gameplay and cutscenes, optimizing lighting for performance, addressing bugs, and contributing to workflow improvements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and visual storytelling, along with proven experience in the video game industry using Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5). The role requires effective cross-disciplinary team collaboration and a passion for video games, demonstrated through an exceptional portfolio.

Must have:

UE4/UE5 experience
Lighting design experience
Strong understanding of lighting principles
Collaboration skills
Exceptional portfolio

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Job Details

Senior Lighting Designer

At Ember Lab, our goal is to create powerful, transformative experiences that impact people for a lifetime. Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We’re looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager to help us shape the future of Ember Lab.

As a Lighting Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our games, bringing them to life through innovative lighting solutions. If you have a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of lighting techniques, and a love for video games, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the art and design teams to create lighting that enhances the game's atmosphere, mood, and storytelling
Develop and implement lighting for gameplay levels and cutscenes
Optimize lighting solutions to achieve desired visual quality while meeting technical requirements for performance
Attend to bugs related to tasks and maintain relevant lighting setups
Contribute to the development of lighting workflows and tools to streamlining the lighting process
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality of lighting work

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Graphics, or a related field.
UE4 or UE5 experience (Unreal Engine)
Proven experience as a Lighting Designer in the video game industry.
Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and visual storytelling.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
Passion for video games and a portfolio demonstrating exceptional lighting design work.

Location

Onsite preferred

The standard annual base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $90,000 - $140,000 USD. Actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, performance and location. The base salary range for locations outside of the U.S. will be adjusted according to location.

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