Lighting Artist
Onward Search

Roswell, Georgia

Posted in Recruitment Consultancy


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Job Info


Experienced Lighting Artist to join our team to develop visually compelling worlds that players will love to explore and play in. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye as well as technical ability who looks to cinema and / or your own photography as inspiration for creating highly dramatic atmospheres and a variety of moods through lighting and post process color grading. You will work with a battle-tested team who are looking to push the limits of what is possible in our future titles. We want a passionate artist who looks for creative solutions to development challenges while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities:


Create dramatic, awe inspiring, AAA+ quality lighting and atmosphere that fits the Narrative, Gameplay, and mood that we are trying to achieve in both real time and cinematic environments
Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to help define and establish the overall look and mood of the worlds that we create
Provide input and advice on surfaces, shaders, and other image quality issues in order to get the best results from how lighting interacts with the world
Work closely with the art team and engineers to find technical solutions to create stunning lighting and maintain performance standards
Implement lighting through hand placement and procedural placement tools
Adjust scene and character materials to get the most out of the lighting in a scene
Manage the performance impacts of the lighting and atmosphere while maintaining the visual quality and art direction
Communicate any risks, issues, or concerns for the project to the Art Director as they happen
Be self motivated and able to work autonomously if needed
Be receptive to and proactive about implementing changes from feedback
Participate and provide feedback in playtests for our internal projects
Be comfortable advising and providing detailed, actionable feedback to our outside partners as it relates to lighting
All other duties as assigned


Requirements:


Lighting Artist with 4+ years experience in the games industry
At least two shipped titles as a Lighting Artist
Expert Knowledge of lighting techniques and PBR lighting methods in both forward and deferred lighting renderers
Excellent eye for color, light, and composition, as well as an understanding of how it affects mood and emotion
Ability to expertly utilize color grading and post processing
Strong understanding of game development workflows
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong UE4 lighting experience. (Dynamic and baked.)
Passionate about your craft and focused on constant growth and self-education
Knowledge of current techniques and terminology
Meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality


Bonus points:


Knowledge of a 3D Software Package (Blender, Maya, Max, etc.)
Knowledge of UE4 Blueprints
Ability to create skyboxes from scratch if needed (Photographic HDR acquisition and calibration to final display in-engine)
Familiarity with cinematographers in the film industry and their approaches to lighting for movies
Keen eye for image composition and exposure in your own photography

Employer Details:
Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.


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