Senior Lighting Artist

2 Months ago • 5-10 Years • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Lighting Artist needed for an AA+ fantasy RPG. Responsibilities include designing and implementing in-game lighting to set the mood in diverse environments, collaborating with Art and Tech teams, leveraging Unreal Engine 5, mentoring junior artists, and contributing lighting expertise to cross-departmental discussions. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in AAA game lighting, mastery of real-time PBR workflows, strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of lighting optimization, and experience with project management tools like Jira. The role is fully remote, offering a full-time commitment.
Must have:
  • Senior Lighting Artist experience (AAA/AA)
  • Mastery of real-time PBR lighting
  • Unreal Engine 5 proficiency
  • Lighting optimization expertise
  • Mentoring and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with various game genres
  • Passion for fantasy RPGs

Job Details

Do you want to use your game lighting wizardry to shape the atmosphere of a thrilling cooperative fantasy RPG set in a dynamic, procedurally enhanced world? Good! You’ll craft breathtaking lighting to bring diverse environments to life.


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Mission brief: 

As a Senior Lighting Artist, you’ll design and implement in-game lighting that sets the mood for varied settings, aligning with the project’s bold art direction. You’ll collaborate closely with Art and Tech teams to maintain cohesive quality, leverage cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 tools, and push visual boundaries. 

Beyond your core role, you’ll mentor junior artists, guide creative solutions, and contribute lighting expertise to cross-departmental discussions. 

Expect to manage tasks using tools like JIRA and stay ahead of the latest lighting tech to deliver top-tier visuals.

Details:

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: ongoing
  • Occupancy rate: 100% assignment (Full-time)
  • Level: Senior
  • Work set-up: Remote / On site

Your player profile:

  • Proven expertise as a Senior Lighting Artist on AA/AAA console/PC game titles
  • Mastery of real-time PBR lighting workflows
  • Sharp problem-solving skills to tackle complex lighting challenges creatively
  • Deep understanding of lighting performance and optimization costs
  • Strong artistic eye for light, color, and material composition
  • Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced team members
  • Proactive, independent worker with a collaborative spirit
  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA)
  • Passion for delivering visually stunning game environments

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Versatility across game genres and art styles
  • A love for Fantasy RPGs and immersive world-building

Traits:

We believe that being humble, collaborative, and open-minded will take you a long way and is the right way to go. It's a good foundation, even if we do understand that you possess a lot more personal attributes in addition.

Note: 

We believe that the world of gaming can and should include everyone. 

Neither Game Boost, nor our clients tolerate toxic, intolerant behavior ❌☣️


How to Play!

It's quick and simple since we aim for low manual data entry!

This means that you can use your LinkedIn or upload a profile of your liking. 

Fill in a couple of choice questions that will help us get to know you, your skills, and also understand the basics, like when you're available, location, etc.

Yeah, that's it. 

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