Senior Level Artist creating playable levels and environments in Unreal Engine. Supporting People Can Fly’s AAA game projects through modular workflows and artistic collaboration.
About the role
- Senior Lighting Artist lighting environments and optimizing post-process effects for Piranha Games, an action-game studio behind MechWarrior. Collaborating across art and design teams.
Responsibilities
- Light various exterior and interior environments under the guidance of the Art Director
- Create, maintain, and optimize post-process effects
- Develop and document lighting schemes with the Art Director and Technical Artists
- Collaborate with the texturing team to ensure cohesive materials across lighting schemes
- Work with the design team to enhance gameplay and storytelling through lighting
- Develop strategies to maximize performance within technological limitations
- Optimize lighting schemes to meet performance specifications
- Develop documentation and tutorials for technical processes
- Provide and seek feedback within the lighting scope
- Resolve lighting bugs
- Investigate new lighting techniques and industry trends
- Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities as requested
Requirements
- 7 years+ experience in game development
- At least 2 shipped AAA titles on consoles and/or PC
- 3 years+ in a Lighting Artist role
- Significant experience with Unreal 6 for game production
- Comprehensive understanding of materials and PBR lighting for games
- Ability to present and defend work in a group setting
- Understanding of the technical requirements of real-time content development
- Understanding of game production methodologies
- Solid grasp of traditional and digital art styles and techniques
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusive environment committed to diversity
- Disability accommodations available
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