Lighting Artist

Overview

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

The team is looking for a highly creative and motivated Lighting Artist. In this position, you will be expected to help create visually stunning scenes. You will also be expected to play a role in solving technical problems through collaboration with Art and Engineering.
 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Art, Cinematic and Technical Art teams to create industry leading visuals across a variety of environments
• Craft compelling lighting which supports story, art direction and gameplay objectives
• Translate conceptual illustrations into outstanding real-time lighting visuals
• Work with Art and Technical Art teams to anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements
• Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with the Art Directors, Lighting Lead, Cinematic Director and other relevant departments

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in video game production and or film production experience.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop or other similar game engines is preferred.
• Good knowledge of real-time lighting principals (dynamic lighting, sub surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, physically based rendering), atmospherics, and post processing
• Thorough understanding of how light, shadow and color create tone and mood.
• Exceptional grasp for compositional storytelling and cinematography.
• Background in real world photography, cinematography and lighting is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively – bring new ideas, build upon the ideas of others, give and receive feedback to generate strong results
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.