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Lighting Artist

Sperasoft Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 10 Sep 2024

Financial

  • Estimate: $40k - $60k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About
Sperasoft seeks a highly skilled Middle Lighting Artist to bring expertise in crafting lighting scenarios for games that will be played by millions. If you are an experienced artist with a strong passion for creating visually compelling game environments, possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to join our team. Together, we will push the boundaries of visual excellence and deliver immersive gaming experiences to players worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Design lighting that matches or exceeds art direction and client expectations and supports the work of other departments.
  • Propose new ideas for realistic lighting schemes based on scene scenery, mood, and art direction needs.
  • Communicate with Art Directors and client representatives to achieve the desired work quality.
  • Collaborate with other teams to support lighting art needs required for target quality.
  • Maintain a balance between visual quality and performance requirements.
  • Work with the Art Director and Technical Director to validate the quality of the lighting and implement any requested changes.
  • Create and estimate tasks for the Lighting Art team.
  • Verify lighting quality after changes from other departments and perform necessary improvements.
  • Fix lighting bugs reported by testers.
  • Optimize lighting for the best possible image quality while adhering to the engine’s technical limitations.
  • Carry out all other related tasks and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a Lighting Artist in the game industry, with experience in senior or lead level tasks.
  • At least one shipped title in the portfolio.
  • Extensive knowledge of color theory, lighting, and composition.
  • Understanding of real-time and pre-rendered techniques.
  • Knowledge of UE4 lighting techniques; familiarity with UE5's Lumen, VSM, and Nanite is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with game engines, tools, pipelines, and the game development process.
  • Proficiency in DCC tools (Maya/3ds Max/Blender) and other 2D/3D art tools (e.g., Photoshop/Substance Painter/Substance Designer) useful in Lighting Art production.
  • Sense of initiative and proactivity, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to give and accept feedback and adapt to changes.
  • Originality and resourcefulness in finding solutions.
  • Self-motivated with good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in photography is an asset.
  • Experience in other areas of computer graphics is a plus.

Benefits

  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Exceptional private medical insurance plan.
  • Casual workplace environment with a new renovation and relaxation area.
  • Friendly team within a family-like environment.

Role Information

  • Studio: Sperasoft
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
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About Sperasoft

Sperasoft is a leading international game development company (a contributor to such franchises as Halo, Battlefield, Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow 6) headquartered in Burbank, CA. We offer fully international development capabilities with comprehensive professional teams that are constructed with the best producers, engineers, designers, and artists in the gaming industry. Sperasoft is a part of Keywords studios – international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond.