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Job Description:

The Lighting Artist is responsible for creating beautiful, atmospheric lighting throughout our game world and in cinematics.

Job Responsibility:

  • The creation of atmospheric lighting throughout all stages of world development, in close collaboration with the Environment Art and Level Design teams
  • Working with the Cinematics group to validate shot choices and give qualitative guidance on lighting considerations
  • Final delivery of lighting in cinematics
  • Collaborating closely with the Art Director and Technical Art Director to understand and uphold the visual style and direction for lighting, within technical constraints
  • Working with the Tech Art and Core Tech teams to solve challenging technical lighting problems
  • Understanding game design and artistic requirements and being able to propose and execute solutions that elevate both
  • Shot composition, lighting and rendering of key art and marketing shots when required

Requirements:

  • A strong eye for visual quality, composition, and colour theory
  • An understanding of how lighting can elevate the game by providing a strong atmosphere and emotional impact
  • Good knowledge of technical limitations and how to work within them
  • At least 2 years’ experience in the PC and/or console games industry
  • Experience with Unreal Engine or similar
  • Good knowledge and understanding of 3D art tools
  • Ability to create skies that adhere to technical requirements and artistic aspiration
What we offer:
  • Core hours 9.30am – 4pm, remaining hours worked flexibly
  • Relocation support to Nottingham, UK (if required)
  • Holiday allowance that increases with service (to a maximum of 30 days plus statutory public holidays)
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Company pension contribution that increases with service
  • Company enhanced full pay for maternity leave for the first 26 weeks (to qualifying expectant mothers)
  • Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios
  • Studio funded learning and development opportunities
  • Modern game development environment with the latest technologies
  • Vibrant, modern city centre location with good transport links
  • Fully subsidised gym membership with Virgin gym (Nottingham)
  • Annual Christmas party and Summer Family BBQ
  • Quarterly company funded cross-team events
  • Free financial advice
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Weekly office treats, including breakfast on Monday and pastries on Friday

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Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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