Lighthouse Games
Principal Lighting Artist
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About the Company
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you’ll create the best work of your career within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.
About the Role
As our Principal Lighting Artist, you will be the driving force behind the lighting and visual atmosphere of our games. You will be responsible for achieving the artistic direction and standards for lighting, working closely with the Lead Lighting Artist and other art disciplines to accomplish the highest level of visual quality and immersion. You will provide guidance and feedback to other teams to ensure consistent and validated lighting across all aspects of the game.
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You will be heavily involved in the technical aspects of lighting, collaborating with the Technical Artists and Graphics Developers to implement advanced lighting systems and optimize performance. You will also contribute to the development of tools and pipelines to streamline the lighting workflow and enhance productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the lighting and visual atmosphere of our games
- Collaborate with the Lead Lighting Artist and other art disciplines
- Provide guidance and feedback to ensure consistent and validated lighting
- Collaborate with Technical Artists and Graphics Developers
- Contribute to the development of tools and pipelines
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a Senior/Principal Lighting Artist in the games industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your lighting work
- Expertise in lighting principles, colour theory, and composition
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide and inspire a team of lighting artists
- Deep knowledge of lighting tools and software, such as Unreal Engine, Maya, or equivalent
- Strong technical proficiency, with a solid understanding of advanced lighting techniques and optimization
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
- Passion for pushing the boundaries of visual quality and creating immersive experiences
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Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
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