[Hiring] Senior Lighting Artist @Piranha Games Inc.

Role Description

Under the guidance of Art Director, light the various exterior and interior environments; create, maintain and optimize post process effects.

• Work with the Art Director and Technical Artists to develop and document a variety of lighting schemes, all fitting within the art style.
• Work with the texturing team to ensure materials are cohesive and work across all lighting schemes.
• Work with the design team to ensure lighting enhances gameplay and storytelling.
• Understand advantages and limitations of the technology, and develop strategies for maximizing performance.
• Optimize lighting schemes to meet performance specifications.
• Develop documentation and tutorials for technical process.
• Actively seek out and provide feedback within the lighting scope.
• Resolve lighting bugs.
• Keep up with the latest industry trends by investigating new techniques.
• Be a positive and creative force in the team.
• Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• 7 years+ experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped AAA titles on consoles and/or PC.
• 3 years+ in a Lighting Artist role.
• Significant experience with Unreal 6 for game production.
• Comprehensive understanding of materials, PBR lighting for games.
• Able to present and defend work in a group setting.
• Understanding of the technical requirements of real-time content development.
• Understanding of game production methodologies.

Requirements

• A solid grasp of traditional and digital art styles and techniques.