Lighting Artist Team Lead

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

📋 Description

• Lead the team of lighting artists, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship.

• Establish best practices and standards to enhance productivity, quality, and excellence.

• Cultivate a positive, proactive, and agile work atmosphere.

• Work closely with the Art Director and other Team Leads to uphold the visual style and lighting direction.

• Develop and sustain efficient and consistent lighting production workflows and methodologies.

• Serve as the primary contact for any issues, proactively resolving problems and eliminating obstacles.

• Research and apply innovative lighting techniques and technologies.

• Collaborate with Core Technology, Production, and Planning teams, alongside groups within the Art department.

• Set realistic timelines and manage project priorities effectively.

• Monitor project progress, provide updates to cross-functional stakeholders, and adjust priorities as needed.

• Accept and integrate constructive feedback through an iterative process.

• Partner with Design, Art, Engineering, Animation, and Audio teams to create a memorable AAA experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in real-time lighting and final rendering, with a proven track record as an Art Team Lead on at least one released AAA title.

• Comprehensive understanding of physically based rendering (PBR), runtime optimization, and in-game cinematics lighting, with expertise in Unreal Engine 5—particularly Lumen Lighting and Sequencer.

• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, mentoring, and retaining top artistic talent while managing team workload and well-being.

• Proven experience in direct collaboration with Core Technology and Production teams to establish and enhance real-time production workflows under runtime constraints.

• Professional proficiency in both French and English is required for candidates based in Quebec.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to clearly convey complex ideas, tailor information to diverse audiences, and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong perseverance, motivation, and a proactive approach.

• Agility and resilience in dynamic or complex environments.

• Self-motivated, accountable, detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• A dynamic and inclusive work culture that values creativity and innovation.