Lighting Artist

Responsibilities

• Work with design and technical art teams to create balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics
• Use composition skills to enhance game environments and locations through lighting
• Create lighting-related visual and post-processing effects
• Maintain and ensure runtime performance and optimization
• Enhance the project's mood and tell stories through lighting

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project
• Extensive experience using Unreal Engine 4 and 5, including Lumen in UE5
• Proficiency in Maya and 2D packages such as Photoshop and Substance
• Solid understanding of shaders and materials
• Knowledge of various baked and real-time lighting methods
• Strong Environment or Tech Art background
• Graduate-level artistic education
• Strong portfolio including examples of realistic modeling and environments
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Group Private Medical Insurance (BUPA), Dental, and Life Insurance
• Group Income Protection and Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression
• Cycle To Work Scheme and Eye-Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events, in-house clubs, and project wrap parties

About the Company

Climax Studios is a leading creative force in independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. We operate out of state-of-the-art studios across the UK, including Portsmouth, London, Edinburgh, and Liverpool, focusing on creating innovative experiences through high-quality artistic visuals.