The Studio
We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands. We focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front of everything we do.
Games are not just about gameplay. We believe in balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player, will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you feel.
It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we embark on a new unannounced project, pushing the boundaries of all aspects of the game to create a truly AAA experience.
The Role: Senior Lighting Artist
As our Senior Lighting Artist, you’ll be working closely with our Art Director, Technical Artists, and Engineers to help craft visually stunning and technically optimized lighting across our AAA projects.
Responsibilities
* Mentor the Lighting team and promote creativity in collaboration with Art Directors.
* Design and implement high‑quality lighting setups that enhance mood, narrative and gameplay experiences.
* Optimize existing lighting content, improving memory and performance while maintaining visual quality.
* Partner with Technical Artists and Graphics Engineers on materials, shaders, shadows, anti‑aliasing, and image quality enhancements.
* Stay up to date on trends and methodologies in current and future graphics software and develop early planning of lighting related processes.
* Identify potential risks to the project and bring them to the attention of management.
* Support the Art Director, Technical Director and Lead Artist with ad‑hoc tasks and duties.
Requirements
* Experience as a Senior Lighting Artist within the games industry.
* Have at least one shipped AAA title under your belt.
* Impressive portfolio demonstrating deep understanding of lighting, mood, and visual storytelling.
* Experience with real‑time dynamic and baked lighting, grading, lens flares, vignette and other post‑FX with an eye on image quality and performance.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
* Experience with industry‑standard art tools such as 3DS Max/Maya and Photoshop.
* Photography experience shooting lighting reference, HDRI/IBL as needed.
* Demonstrated leadership and passion for nurturing and developing team talent.
Benefits
* International AAA game projects.
* Access to cutting‑edge hardware.
* Flexible/hybrid working (3 days per week on site).
* Great increasing holiday benefits including Christmas shutdown.
* Discretionary bonus scheme.
* Private Healthcare Plan including dental, optical support and mental health care.
* Pension Plan.
* Life Assurance.
* Flu jab vouchers.
* Regular team incentives and social events.
* Brand new Guildford office.
* Well‑stocked fridge and snack cupboard.
* Opportunities to work with our Netherlands office.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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