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Senior Lighting Artist (Remote or In-Office)

Department : Art

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Eugene, OR

Compensation : $87,000 - $104,000 / year

Description

The Senior Lighting Artist will work closely with the Project Art Director to support the project with environment lighting. This role requires a balance of artistic creativity and technical expertise, particularly with Unreal Engine 5. Proficiency in both baked and real-time lighting techniques is essential.

Day To Day

Responsibilities

Create environment lighting for projects, combining artistry with technical expertise.
Work both independently and within a group on various projects.
Understand what the Project Art Director requires for the project and translate it into the engine by researching, developing, and implementing lighting solutions, with a strong focus on mood and player engagement.
Research current techniques used and utilize the most relevant processes.
Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to project workflows, tools, and requirements.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Must Haves

Understanding of Maya and / or Max.

Unreal experience is required; familiarity with Unity is a plus.

Creates impactful environment lighting, consistently pushing the boundaries of visual quality and innovation.

Ability to create environment lighting using engine tools or plugins.

Ability to create lighting tailored to diverse environmental concepts.

Ability to light a scene to enhance and match the mood and impact in the game.

Ability to create lighting setups that support design with gameplay in mind.

Ability to keep an organized and consistent schedule.

Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to provide accurate time estimates for project planning.

Understanding of bug fixing and investigation.

Ability to help the art team find answers to difficult problems.

Works closely with technical art to develop new or improved upon techniques to improve visual quality.

Work effectively with other departments as needed.

Nice-To-Have Skills

Ability to do general 3D.

Ability to do a quick first pass of lighting.

Education & Experience Required

Any degree or certification in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience AND,

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Materials Required

Candidate should provide a portfolio of art that they have created or directed on their resume. Depending on experience, an art test may be required.

What We Can Offer You

A Flexible Working Environment

Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work : remote, in office, or hybrid.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision.

401K with employer match.

Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy.

Generous Paid Time Off.

19 Paid Company Holidays.

Relocation Assistance.

Paid Parental Leave.

Employee Assistance Program.

Fitness Club Discounts.

Sports Team Sponsorship.

Annual Company Events.

Project Wrap Parties.

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.

Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.

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Salary : $87,000 - $104,000

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