Join our team and be a part of creating unforgettable and visually stunning projects
Position: Lighting Artist
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Salary: $133000 - $160000
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Lighting Artist to join our dynamic team. As a Lighting Artist, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and realistic lighting effects for our projects. You will work closely with our art and design teams to bring our games, films, or animations to life through your mastery of light and shadow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the art and design teams to understand the overall vision and style of the project
- Create high-quality and realistic lighting effects that enhance the mood, atmosphere, and storytelling of the project
- Utilize various lighting techniques, such as global illumination, ray tracing, and dynamic lighting, to achieve the desired look and feel
- Ensure that lighting is optimized for performance and meets technical specifications
- Use industry-standard software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Unreal Engine, to create and implement lighting in the project
- Work with the compositing team to ensure that lighting is integrated seamlessly into the final product
- Continuously research and experiment with new lighting techniques and tools to improve the overall quality of our projects
- Collaborate with other artists and provide feedback to help elevate the overall visual quality of the project
- Meet project deadlines and maintain high-quality standards under tight production schedules
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in lighting technology to bring new and innovative ideas to the team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the gaming, film, or animation industry
- Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition
- Proficient in industry-standard software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Unreal Engine
- Knowledge of scripting and programming languages, such as Python and C++, is a plus
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Passion for creating visually stunning and immersive experiences
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- Strong portfolio showcasing your lighting skills and techniques
If you are a talented and passionate Lighting Artist looking for a new challenge, then we want to hear from you!