Lead Lighting Artist
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Entertainment & Gaming
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Creative Arts/Media
About the Role
Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Lighting Artist to manage and elevate the lighting artistry for their visual projects in Nelspruit . This role involves setting the artistic direction for lighting, guiding a team of lighting artists, and ensuring the creation of visually stunning and emotionally resonant scenes. You will collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and technical teams to achieve the desired mood, atmosphere, and realism.
The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of light, color theory, and rendering techniques, combined with strong leadership and communication skills. You will be instrumental in shaping the visual storytelling, ensuring that lighting significantly enhances the narrative and immerses the audience, contributing to high-quality productions originating from Nelspruit .
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of lighting artists throughout the production process.
- Establish and maintain the artistic vision and technical standards for lighting across projects.
- Create and implement compelling lighting scenarios that enhance mood, storytelling, and visual appeal.
- Collaborate with art directors and technical directors to ensure efficient and high-quality lighting integration.
- Review lighting work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure timely delivery of lighting assets.
- 6+ years of professional experience in lighting artistry for games, film, or animation, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
- Expertise in lighting tools within industry-standard 3D software and game engines (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, Unity).
- Strong understanding of light, color theory , composition, and cinematography principles.
- Proven ability to create realistic and stylized lighting environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to guide a team effectively.
- Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in the field of lighting artistry.
- A leadership position within a creative team based in scenic Nelspruit .
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