Lighting Artist

This is an on-site role in Redmond.

Pay Range: $36/hr - $40/hr​

Our client is seeking a highly skilled lighting artist with experience working in Unreal Engine to support our client's new projects. The artist should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of composition, color theory, mood and tonality, and gameplay clarity. We're looking for a solid team player with good communication skills who can work with directors, leads, designers, engineers and of course other artists, but also be self-sufficient and work independently as required. You will be creative and flexible, able to follow art direction and concepts and most importantly of all be driven to help us produce the highest quality real-time lighting possible.

Responsibilities:

• Creation of static and dynamic lighting using Unreal game engine software.
• Lighting single player environments at a high level of quality.
• Tweaking of shading materials and textures to increase the fidelity of the lighting to enhance the levels visuals and gameplay experience.
• Post processing; color grading, exposure, SSAO, bloom, tone mapping curves etc.
• Contributing to the development and placing of visual effects related to lighting and atmosphere. Such as: light flares, fog, god rays and camera optics.
• Document lighting processes and technology.
• Manage lighting solutions within our memory and performance guidelines.

Experience:

• Understanding of CG lighting technology, both real-time and pre-rendered.
• Understanding of lighting theory; color space, exposure, light fixtures, natural light, reflections, occlusion, etc.
• Understanding of cinematography and dramaturgy; the use of camera technology, scene blocking and lighting to set the mood.
• Being pro-active in the use of lighting as a powerful tool in gameplay clarity. For example; to guide the player forward, highlight objectives and enemies.
• Ability to digest the art direction and champion executing it in the game. • Used to working with the balancing of visual quality and performance requirements.
• Organization, planning and prioritization skills. • Experience lighting within a real-time game engine.
• Experienced Photoshop user.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience and appreciation for sci-fi or first-person shooter (FPS) title.
• Experience developing and refining external development pipelines and vendor relations.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $36/hr - $40/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description:

Our client is a large technology company based in Redmond, Washington with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. They develop computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. This company enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Working here, you will be part of a company that values:

• Innovation
• Diversity and inclusion
• Corporate social responsibility
• AI
• Trustworthy computing

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.