Lighting Artist

Overview

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago. We have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across formats and have won multiple awards along the way. We are looking for an experienced UK-based Lighting Artist to conceive, create and contribute to the team creating innovative experiences. You’ll be based out of our Edinburgh studio located in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle.

Responsibilities

• To work with our design and technical art teams to create balanced and atmospheric lighting for in-game environments and cinema tics
• Understand the composition and the ability to enhance game environments and locations through lighting
• Create lighting related visuals and post effects
• Maintain and ensure runtime performance and optimization
• To enhance the project s mood and tell stories through lighting

Requirements

• Experience of using Lumen in Unreal 5
• Experience of using Maya
• Extensive experience using Unreal 4 / 5
• Extensive experience with 2D packages such as Photoshop/Substance
• A solid understanding of shaders and materials
• A minimum of 2 years of lighting experience on a AAA project
• Knowledge in a variety of baked and real-time lighting methods
• Strong Environment or Tech art background
• Creative and self-motivated
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
• An artistic education to at least graduate level
• Strong folio including examples of realistic modelling and environment

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• 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

• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise
• Regular socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN. Studio:
Climax Studios.

Location:

United Kingdom, Edinburgh. Area of Work:
Game Development. Service:
Create. Service Type:
Art.

Employment Type:

Permanent. Working Pattern:
Full Time, Onsite.

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