Senior Lighting Artist

Our client is seeking a masterful Senior Lighting Artist to illuminate the worlds of their highly anticipated games in Bloemfontein . You will be responsible for crafting compelling and atmospheric lighting that enhances visual storytelling, guides player focus, and defines the mood and tone of game environments. This role requires a deep understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and technical implementation within a game engine.

You will work closely with environment artists and technical directors to bring beautifully lit scenes to life, ensuring artistic quality and technical performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the visual experience of our games within a dedicated team in Bloemfontein .

• Design and implement high-quality lighting for game environments, characters, and cinema tics.
• Utilize global illumination techniques and dynamic lighting solutions to create realistic and artistic scenes.
• Collaborate with environment artists to ensure lighting complements the level design and art direction.
• Optimize lighting performance to maintain target frame rates across all supported platforms.
• Develop and maintain lighting style guides and contribute to the overall art direction.

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in the video game industry, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional lighting work.
• Proficiency with industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition.
• Experience with physically based rendering (P ) workflows and lighting optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within an art team.

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Full-time, on-site position at our studio in Bloemfontein .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• A supportive and creative studio environment dedicated to producing high-quality games.