Lighting Artist

Our client, a dynamic game development studio renowned for its visually immersive worlds, is seeking a talented Lighting Artist to join their team in
** Nelspruit**. This role is critical in defining the mood, atmosphere, and visual fidelity of game environments through expert lighting techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a keen artistic eye, a strong understanding of light behavior in real-world and digital spaces, and proficiency with industry-standard lighting tools. You will collaborate closely with environment artists and technical artists to create visually stunning and performant lighting for our client's next generation of games.

Join us in
** Nelspruit
* * and help craft breathtaking virtual realities.

• Implement and optimize real-time lighting for game environments, ensuring it aligns with artistic direction and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with environment artists to establish lighting moods and styles for different game areas.
• Develop and maintain lighting assets, including light probes, reflection captures, and skyboxes.
• Utilize lighting tools within game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) to create compelling visual experiences.
• Ensure lighting is performant and adheres to optimization guidelines for target platforms.
• Troubleshoot lighting-related issues and provide solutions to maintain visual quality.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in game lighting and rendering.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback on lighting implementation.
• Work closely with technical artists to ensure lighting pipelines are efficient and effective.
• Contribute to the overall visual quality and artistic vision of the game.

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist or in a similar role within the game development industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing excellent lighting work in real-time game environments.
• Proficiency with lighting tools in major game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition.
• Experience with P  (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.
• Knowledge of baking lightmaps and dynamic lighting techniques.
• Ability to optimize lighting for performance on various platforms.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and texturing software is a plus.
• A passion for creating visually compelling and atmospheric game environments.
• Based in or willing to relocate to
  ** Nelspruit**.
• Degree or diploma in Game Art, Digital Art, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. You will work in a collaborative and creative studio environment, gain exposure to exciting game projects, and contribute to visually stunning titles. This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance your career in game art within the growing creative sector of
** Nelspruit**.