UE5 Lighting Artist

Job Summary

Seeking a contract UE5 Lighting Artist, the remote position will focus on lighting large-scale game environments in Unreal Engine 5, creating sky art, and collaborating with team members to enhance visual quality and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Light large-scale game environments, establishing mood and visual hierarchy across a full day/night cycle
• Own lighting for assigned levels from initial blockout through final polish and create atmospheric effects
• Collaborate with senior artists and other disciplines while optimizing lighting and related systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in real-time lighting, specifically in Unreal Engine 5
• Exceptional eye for outdoor lighting with a strong portfolio demonstrating landscape and natural environments
• Understanding of photographic lighting principles, including exposure and composition
• Experience creating materials, light functions, and skyboxes in Unreal, as well as atmospheric effects