Gaming and Media - Lighting Artist 3

Join a leading game development studio located in Vancouver, Canada, and become a part of the team behind an iconic game franchise. Our mission is to shape the future of this beloved IP and push the boundaries of entertainment platforms and devices. Our team is a blend of creative and technical talent from across the industry, working together to exceed fan expectations and explore new possibilities. We are committed to our values, fostering respect, inclusion, a growth mindset, and resilience, all while prioritizing our teams' well-being. Come join us and let's achieve great things together!

Terms:

• 18-month contract, 40-hours per week
• Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote)

We are looking for a highly creative and motivated Intermediate Lighting Artist. In this role, you will help create visually stunning scenes and play a key role in solving technical problems through collaboration with Art and Engineering teams. Your responsibilities will include crafting compelling lighting that supports story, art direction, and gameplay objectives, as well as translating conceptual illustrations into outstanding real-time lighting visuals.

Interview Process:

• 2-4 rounds

Must-Haves:

• Real-time lighting experience for games in Unreal Engine 5

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in video game production and/or film production experience.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop or other similar game engines is preferred.
• Good knowledge of real-time lighting principles (dynamic lighting, sub-surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, physically based rendering), atmospherics, and post-processing.
• Thorough understanding of how light, shadow, and color create tone and mood.
• Exceptional grasp for compositional storytelling and cinematography.
• Background in real-world photography, cinematography, and lighting is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively – bring new ideas, build upon the ideas of others, give and receive feedback to generate strong results.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to work for a world-renowned technology company testing a AAA game.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.