Lighting Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Uphold the artistic vision and quality standards.

• Collaborate with Leads and fellow Lighting Artists to develop high-quality lighting designs that align with the project's universe and visual aesthetics.

• Illuminate scenes, levels, and cinematics utilizing reference photographs and/or concept art.

• Enhance narrative storytelling through the thoughtful use of color, light, and atmosphere.

• Produce lighting work that adheres to creative and technical briefs while meeting deadlines.

• Engage in reviews and incorporate feedback from leads and colleagues.

• Take part in R&D initiatives to investigate new techniques and enhance pipelines and workflows.

• Work collaboratively with developers across various disciplines and integrate your contributions into the project build.

• Balance visual fidelity with game performance requirements.

• Review and test work both in the editor and during gameplay.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years in AAA console/PC game development, including at least 1 year working with Unreal Engine.

• A robust portfolio demonstrating expertise in world and local lighting.

• Capability to artistically interpret concepts and creatively extend beyond initial ideas.

• A strong grasp of traditional art fundamentals and design principles: shape, form, texture, value, and color.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Physically Based Rendering workflows.

• Familiarity with the performance constraints and opportunities of current-generation consoles.

• Proficiency in creating lighting assets, including textures, IES profiles, HDR maps, materials, and scripts.

• Understanding of basic photography principles such as EV, shutter speed, ISO, and composition.

• Openness to receiving and implementing feedback.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new artistic styles, techniques, and workflows.

• Ability to collaborate with department leads and across different teams to address artistic and technical challenges.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Preferred qualifications: a degree in any art-related field, knowledge of photography, strong Unreal Engine skills, and familiarity with Renderman, V-Ray, or Arnold, along with breakdown/work-in-progress images.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package fully funded by PCF.

• Insurance coverage that reimburses 100% of claims (up to $1000 per service annually, including individual and family coverage).

• Complete dental coverage, encompassing major dental work and orthodontics.

• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, fully vested from day one.

• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.

• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.

• Complimentary virtual health and mental well-being sessions for members and their dependents.

• Competitive salary with performance-based annual bonuses.

• Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment.

• Collaborate in a creative team with individuals who are passionate about their work.