Lighting Artist (UK Based)

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
We have a state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.

We are looking for an experienced and talented, UK based Lighting Artist with the ability to conceive, create and contribute to the team creating innovative experiences via artistic visuals.

Responsibilities

1. Work with our design and technical art teams to create balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinematics.
2. Understand composition and enhance game environments and locations through lighting.
3. Create lighting-related visual and post effects.
4. Maintain and ensure runtime performance and optimization.
5. Enhance the project's mood and tell stories through lighting.

Minimum Requirements

1. Experience using Maya.
2. Extensive experience using Unreal 4 / 5.
3. Extensive experience with 2D packages such as Photoshop/Substance.
4. Solid understanding of shaders and materials.
5. Minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project.
6. Knowledge in a variety of baked and real-time lighting methods.
7. Strong environment or tech art background.
8. Creative and self-motivated.
9. Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
10. Artistic education to at least graduate level.
11. Strong folio including examples of realistic modeling and environment.

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package.
• Regular social events.
• Fresh fruit and snacks.
• A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops.
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Group Income Protection.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Eye-Care Vouchers.

Perks

• Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog-friendly studio.
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not-so-healthy snacks.
• In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights.
• Regular socials including project wrap parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual summer parties, and charity fundraising events.

Role Information

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace that provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.