Lighthouse Games
Senior Lighting Artist
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About Us
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 Senior Lighting Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the aesthetic and ambience of our games. Lighting is critical to every aspect of content creation and can make or break the immersion of a game. As we aim to create memorable experiences for our players, we're looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for bringing worlds to life through lighting and post-processing. You will work closely with the Lead Lighting Artist and other art disciplines to achieve the highest quality and maintain consistent visual standards.
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Your Responsibilities
- Creating lighting setups and executing post-processing effects
- Collaborating with environment artists to ensure cohesive and immersive lighting across all game spaces
- Assisting in defining and maintaining a lighting pipeline
- Contributing to establishing lighting benchmarks and guidelines for the team
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in the games industry
- Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition
- Proficiency with lighting tools and software (e.g. Unreal Engine, Maya)
- Experience with post-processing effects and techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively with other artists and give/receive feedback
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Passion for games and a strong artistic vision
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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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