Lighting Artist (AAA)

Mid / Senior Level Cinematic Lighting Artist

OVERVIEW :

This team is a flagship first-party studio within Game Studios and the home to one of gaming’s most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset and grit, all while putting our team first. If you have the fire to work with our driven team, then come work with us.

We are looking for a lighting artist with 3+ years experience to join our team working on off-stick moments and cutscenes. Ideal applicants show a comprehensive suite of lighting and technical skills, a growth mindset in response to feedback, and a passion for creating compelling visual imagery.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Craft compelling and performative lighting for cinematic cutscenes.
• Work with other departments to solve visual and technical problems.
• Leverage existing level light and concept art to achieve art direction targets.
• Craft lighting to convey the emotional story beats which propel the game’s narrative.
• Adapt to artistic or technical challenges and thrive in a dynamic production environment.
• Communicate suggestions or concerns professionally with supervisors and colleagues.
• Collaborate with the level lighting team to create a seamless player experience.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Demonstrate a strong eye for the craft of lighting in games / VFX or Animated Features.
• Experience taking a shot from lighting blocking to final polish.
• Knowledge of cinematography / photography concepts and terminology.
• Ability to respond to feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 or comparable 3D authoring software.
• A passion for storytelling through lighting.

PREFERRED SKILLS :

• A proactive artist with a positive attitude.
• Collaborative team player with solid time management skills.
• Strong problem solving skills

Salary Range :

$95,000-$104,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.