Studio: Piranha Games
Job Opening: Senior Lighting Artist
Location: Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Art Director and Technical Artists to develop and document a variety of lighting schemes, all fitting within the art style.
- Work with the texturing team to ensure materials are cohesive and work across all lighting schemes.
- Work with the design team to ensure lighting enhances gameplay and storytelling.
- Understand advantages and limitations of the technology, and develop strategies for maximizing performance.
- Optimize lighting schemes to meet performance specifications.
- Develop documentation and tutorials for technical process.
- Actively seek out and provide feedback within the lighting scope.
- Resolve lighting bugs.
- Keep up with the latest industry trends by investigating new techniques.
- Be a positive and creative force in the team.
- Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5 years+ experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped AAA titles on consoles and/or PC.
- 3 years+ in a Lighting Artist role.
- Significant experience with Unreal 4 for game production.
- Comprehensive understanding of materials, PBR lighting for games.
- Able to present and defend work in a group setting.
- Understanding of the technical requirements of real-time content development.
- Understanding of game production methodologies.
- A solid grasp of traditional and digital art styles and techniques.
Apply for the Job online: To apply, send your resume/CV to recruiting@piranhagames.com