Principal Lighting Artist

Absurd Ventures
Santa Monica, CA
Category Design
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Lighting Artist to lead the creative and technical vision for lighting in our project. This role involves defining the atmosphere, storytelling, and maintaining consistency using advanced lighting techniques. Collaboration with art, design, and engineering teams is vital for balancing artistic goals and gameplay requirements.

Requirements

  • Proven experience (7+ years) in lighting and/or technical art & rendering
  • Experience working with large scale open-world projects
  • Passion for cinematic storytelling through lighting, color, and mood
  • Excellent eye for cinematic lighting and drive to improve quality
  • Expert knowledge of physical lighting units, camera exposure, and linear space rendering
  • Deep understanding of real-time shading and rendering techniques
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a development team
  • Knowledge of performant lighting techniques for real-time rendering
  • Ambitions to pursue the latest in technological advancements

Benefits

  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • Company holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus
  • Equity
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