Lighting Artist
Core
Create compelling lighting for characters and environments in real-time and pre-rendered contexts using Unreal Engine.
Role type
Lighting Artist
Builds
Final renders for characters and environments
Domain
Video game development / Virtual production
Required skills
Character lighting, Unreal Engine, Perforce (p4v), Visual composition, Color theory, Lighting principles, Technical problem solving
Preferred skills
Photoshop, After Effects, Roto, Paint, Keying, Clean-up, Color correction, Virtual production integration (via careerplan.io/jobs/B5-00E-35-54B-lighting-artist)
Technologies
Unreal Engine, Perforce, Photoshop, After Effects
Responsibilities
Collaborate with supervisors to maintain consistent lighting style, mimic established lighting setups, solve creative and technical problems, ensure aesthetic continuity, generate final renders
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC