Lighting Artist Job at Climax Studios (Edinburgh)

Lighting Artist, Cinematic

As a Cinematic Lighting Artist, you will collaborate with concept artists, anima...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Games or Animation/VFX/Film
Has shipped a AAA game or equivalent
Excellent understanding of direct/indirect light, color-theory, exposure, contrast
Outstanding understanding of shading/materials and the relationship with lighting
Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate the mood and atmosphere in a game environment
Demonstrated expertise in industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya
Excellent understanding of color grading with proficiency in industry standard software such as Nuke, Fusion, Resolve
Strong problem-solving skills and a dedicated attention to details
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work with minimal direction

Job Responsibility

Develop lighting schemes for characters and environment working closely with Directors and the Concept Art team
Collaborate with the Level Lighting team to establish smooth integration of in-game cinematics with gameplay
Collaborate with multiple departments to determine that the in-game cinematics run within the memory budget without sacrificing the look
Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows both giving and receiving feedback
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
matching 401(k)
paid time off
wellness program
employee discounts for Sony products
bonus package

Lighting Artist

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development wi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience of using Lumen in Unreal 5
Experience of using Maya
Extensive experience using Unreal 4 / 5
Extensive experience of 2D packages such as Photoshop/Substance
A solid understanding of Shaders and materials
A minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project
Knowledge in a variety of baked and real time lighting methods
Strong Environment or Tech art background
Creative and self motivated
Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills

Job Responsibility

To work with our design and technical art teams to create balanced and atmospheric lighting for in game environments and cinematics
Understand the composition and the ability to enhance game environments and locations through lighting
Create lighting related visual and post effects
Maintain and ensure runtime performance and optimization
To enhance the project's mood and tell stories through lighting

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
Ongoing training and development, with career progression
Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme

Fulltime

Lighting Artist

The Lighting Artist is responsible for creating beautiful, atmospheric lighting ...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

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

Fulltime

Senior Technical Artist / Unity and XR-Engineer

Join our team to develop innovative hand tracking algorithms and create stunning...

Location

Germany , Heidelberg

Salary:

Not provided

AMERIA AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field
Strong expertise in Unity (C#), HLSL/Compute Shaders
Solid skills in 3D mathematics, geometry, algorithms, and computer vision on point cloud
Proven experience in performance optimization (CPU/GPU), working with data structures, and transforming R&D prototypes into production-ready solutions
Technical artist sensibility for lighting, materials/shaders, composition, and designing interactive UI experiences
Confidence in hardware integration and calibration and hands-on testing experience
Daily collaboration in English with colleagues is no problem

Job Responsibility

Develop and optimize GPU/compute-shader-powered algorithms in Unity/C# + HLSL for hand and gesture interaction on depth or point-cloud data
Implement interactive 3D UI components (buttons, sliders, manipulable objects) with realistic physics and smooth user experience
Integrate software with depth sensors (e.g., Intel RealSense/Kinect-like) and independently perform calibration, testing, and performance improvements on CPU and GPU
Contribute to the core SDK/framework used by downstream app teams
Occasionally create demo apps to showcase new features
Develop visually impressive demo applications using our proprietary technologies and create stunning Unity scenes that showcase the capabilities of our hand-tracking and 3D interaction stack

What we offer

Flexible working hours
Home Office possible 2 days per week
Modern and friendly workplace in Heidelberg Innovation Park
Short decision-making processes
Friendly atmosphere
Flat hierarchies and an informal culture
Free meals provided by the company's own chefs
Support for health and further training measures

Fulltime

Senior VFX Lighting Artists

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Sr. CG Lighting Artist at Hogarth Mumbai. ...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Hogarth

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Expertise in CGI Lighting and Rendering
Proven Experience in Automotive Projects and Team Leadership
Proficiency in 3D Lighting Software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya, V-Ray, Nuke, and Photoshop
Strong Understanding of Colour Theory, Composition, and Lighting Techniques
Keen Eye for Detail and Awareness of Industry Trends and Techniques
Ability to Manage Complex, Multi-Workstream Projects
Experience in Team Leadership and Project Management
Degree in Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or a Related Field
Proactive, Can-Do Attitude with the Ability to Work Under Pressure
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Job Responsibility

Overseeing the lighting aspects of computer-generated imagery (CGI) projects
Collaborating with the creative and technical teams
Ensuring the visual quality of the final output

Fulltime

Sr. CG Lighting Artist

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Sr. CG Lighting Artist at Hogarth Mumbai. ...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Hogarth

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Expertise in CGI Lighting and Rendering
Proven Experience in Automotive Projects and Team Leadership
Proficiency in 3D Lighting Software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya, V-Ray, Nuke, and Photoshop
Strong Understanding of Colour Theory, Composition, and Lighting Techniques
Keen Eye for Detail and Awareness of Industry Trends and Techniques
Ability to Manage Complex, Multi-Workstream Projects
Experience in Team Leadership and Project Management
Degree in Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or a Related Field
Proactive, Can-Do Attitude with the Ability to Work Under Pressure
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Job Responsibility

Overseeing the lighting aspects of computer-generated imagery (CGI) projects
Collaborating with the creative and technical teams
Ensuring the visual quality of the final output

Fulltime

VFX Environment Artist

We’re looking for a talented Environment Artist to help build, maintain, and evo...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Hogarth

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as an Environment Artist or similar role
Strong hands-on experience with Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Maya
Solid understanding of environment art fundamentals: composition, scale, lighting, and storytelling
Experience updating and maintaining existing environments as well as building new ones from scratch
Knowledge of real-time rendering constraints and optimization techniques
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based production environment
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Create, update, and maintain environment assets and levels using Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Maya
Build new environments and iterate on existing ones to meet artistic and gameplay requirements
Use procedural workflows in Houdini to efficiently generate and modify environments
Assemble and polish environments in Unreal Engine, ensuring visual fidelity and performance
Collaborate with designers, lighting artists, and technical artists to achieve a cohesive visual style
Optimize assets and environments for performance and memory constraints
Maintain clean, organized files and follow established art pipelines and naming conventions
Respond to feedback and iterate quickly on environment content

Senior Artist

We’ve been working on a variety of large-scale projects that will push boundari...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

80000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

Magnopus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience with real-time environment art creation
5+ years experience developing games, or VR/AR titles using a real-time 3D game engine like Unreal (preferred) or Unity, including at least 2 shipped titles
Solid understanding of lighting and environment composition
Expertise in Maya for modeling and UV work
Excellent proficiency in Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop
Strong understanding of authoring texture and material following PBR principles
Ability to take film-quality assets and prepare them for rendering in an AR/VR environment with focus on performance and memory efficiency
Strong artistic sensibility for lighting, composition, atmosphere, and player experience
Passion for innovation and a steadfast commitment to leading-edge industry trends and technologies
Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams using task-management software (JIRA, Shotgun, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Advocate for and promote best practices in in-game environment performance, including asset creation, materials, lighting, and related workflows.
Serve as an integral contributor within Magnopus’s development teams
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
Partner with designers and artists to provide cohesive lighting solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with key stakeholders.
Work closely with the team to tackle complex challenges while shaping and refining best practices and workflows.
Document tools and techniques for departmental reference.
Assist Lead Artist with creating schedules and timelines for projects
Mentoring junior artists while setting visual quality standards
Work with Leads and stakeholders to address notes from clients or creative teams

What we offer

ongoing education and mentorship opportunities through their guilds
generous health care
time off

Fulltime

Lighting Artist

Climax Studios

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
Art and Entertainment

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 03, 2026

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