Lighting Artist

Overview

This is a hybrid role in Vancouver.
Pay Range: $50/hr – $56/hr​

Our client is 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.

Experience:

• 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.

Ideal Candidate:

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

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50/hr – $56/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Client Description:
You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.

We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on. We have a fantastic referral program that pays out in cash rewards! 

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