Lighting Artist Job at Climax Studios (London)

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

New

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

New

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

New

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

VFX Artist

Digital Sun is a standout studio in the indie game world. With three successful ...

Location

Spain , Valencia

Salary:

Not provided

Digital Sun Games

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a VFX Artist in the video game industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work
Proficiency in Unity, with a solid understanding of its particle system and shader capabilities
Proficiency in Unreal, with a solid understanding of its particle system and shader capabilities
Strong artistic skills, including an eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating particle effects, textures, and animations
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a Spanish and English-speaking environment

Job Responsibility

Creating stunning visual effects that will captivate our players and enhance the overall gaming experience
Collaborate closely with our art, design, and programming teams to integrate your VFX work seamlessly into our Unity game projects

What we offer

Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely one day per week
Work-life balance made easier with a 35-hour work week (7-hour workday)
Competitive salary, aligned with your experience and profile
A supportive and dynamic work environment, where creativity and collaboration thrive
The opportunity to work on top-tier, high-quality games that push the boundaries of innovation
Complimentary breakfast every morning at the office to start your day right
Private health insurance subsidy to help keep you and your loved ones protected
Mental health support because we care about your well-being
Free language classes in both English and Spanish to help you grow personally and professionally
Optional benefits for transportation and dining to make your daily routine smoother

Fulltime

2D Illustrator

We are hiring a 2D Illustrator for one of our clients in the RPG gaming industry...

Location

Portugal , Lisboa

Salary:

Not provided

Precise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Portfolio demonstrating strong artistic fundamentals (composition, anatomy, color, and light)
Experience with digital illustration tools such as Photoshop
Proven ability to integrate AI-based workflows (e.g., AI Nodal, ComfyUI, or similar) into the creation and refinement of characters and assets
Ability to adapt to a semi-realistic, symbolic, and dark fantasy visual style
Basic understanding of UI/UX visual coherence in games
Basic Portuguese (A2/B1 level) communication skills (sufficient for daily interaction)

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the development of a Dark Fantasy RPG project
Work on characters, environments, and visual assets

Fulltime

New

Lighting Supervisor

As a Lighting / Compositing Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to overse...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

ICON Creative Studio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Maya, Nuke, and Arnold, with deep experience across lighting, rendering, and compositing pipelines
Proven ability to deliver high-quality look development, key lighting, and CG asset validation in a production environment
Strong understanding of shot continuity, render optimization, and ensuring work translates cleanly across artists, sequences, and episodes
Demonstrated leadership experience managing, mentoring, and supporting lighting and compositing teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to clearly convey creative direction, feedback, and technical solutions
Experience collaborating closely with Art Directors, CG Supervisors, Production, and Pipeline to maintain artistic quality and technical feasibility
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose solutions within time and budget constraints
Comfortable working in high-pressure production scenarios, including overtime during key delivery periods
Experience creating and maintaining lighting and compositing templates, workflows, and documentation for team use
Ability to distribute workloads effectively, balance team capacity, and support overall production efficiency

Job Responsibility

Supervise lighting/compositing of a project and lead artists to attain the creative lighting goals of the Art Director, Producer, and Client
Reports any hold-ups, departmental, and employee performance issues to Production & Heads of Department
Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to the lighting and compositing team
Share ideas, collaborate, and work closely with the Head of Department in order to ensure there is a streamlined production and continued growth on the project
Be able to maintain effective client relationships and effectively communicate feedback
Meet deadlines as assigned by Producer and communicate consistently all applicable aspects of the show status
Manage the shots' rendering process to ensure each episode's successful delivery
Attend all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production
Be updated and familiar with new techniques, tools, or other related software
Present solutions to creative challenges that are within the budget and scope of the project

What we offer

Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms
Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe
Work with the latest tools and software
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions
Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture
Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals

Fulltime

Lighting Artist

Climax Studios

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
February 03, 2026

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