Our client is seeking a talented and visionary Lead Lighting Artist to define and execute the lighting strategy for their immersive entertainment projects. This crucial role involves setting the artistic direction for all lighting within the game environment, ensuring it enhances mood, atmosphere, and narrative clarity in Queenstown . You will lead a team of lighting artists, mentor their technical and artistic growth, and collaborate closely with environment artists, level designers, and art directors to create visually stunning and technically sound scenes. This is an exceptional opportunity to impact the overall aesthetic and player experience by mastering the art of light and shadow within a studio renowned for its commitment to visual quality.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the lighting art team, establishing and maintaining high standards for lighting quality, mood, and artistic consistency.
- Develop and implement lighting solutions for game environments, characters, and cinematics.
- Collaborate with art directors and level designers to achieve desired visual styles and storytelling goals through lighting.
- Optimize lighting performance to ensure smooth frame rates and efficient use of resources.
- Mentor junior lighting artists,



providing technical and artistic feedback, and fostering their skill development.
- Stay current with lighting techniques, tools, and advancements in real-time rendering technology.

Requirements

- Extensive professional experience as a Lighting Artist in the game development industry, with a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional lighting work.
- Proven experience in a leadership or Lead Artist role, guiding a team and overseeing lighting production.
- Proficiency with industry-standard lighting tools and techniques within game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
- Strong understanding of color theory, composition, mood creation, and the principles of light and shadow.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to shape the visual mood and atmosphere of exciting projects in Queenstown .
- Access to state-of-the-art rendering technologies and workflows.
- A team-oriented and supportive studio environment that prioritizes artistic innovation.
- Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.

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📌 Lead Lighting Artist (Newlands)
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📍 Newlands