Lighting Artist

Summary

Join Keywords Studios, a leading provider of creative and technical services to the gaming industry, as a talented game lighting artist. Contribute meaningfully to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team of creative professionals. Your work will play a key role in upholding Keywords Studios' high-quality standards. You will define and deliver high-quality lighting across game environments, collaborate with other artists and technical teams, and troubleshoot lighting issues. Opportunities for professional growth and flexible work arrangements are available. Keywords Studios is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist on AAA titles, with at least one shipped game on current-gen hardware or equivalent work demonstrating advanced lighting skills
• A strong portfolio showcasing lighting that enhances gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling
• Proficient in Unreal Engine (ideally UE5), including lighting workflows, Blueprint integration, and Time of Day systems
• Solid understanding of real-time lighting principles, PBR, HDR, EV values, LUTs, and color grading workflows
• Comfortable debugging lighting issues and optimizing for performance
• Familiar with photographic lighting concepts (exposure, aperture, shutter speed) and their application in game engines
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Be a resident and have the right to work on at least one of the selected locations: United States, Canada, Australia, EU, United Kingdom, and China

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver high-quality lighting across game environments, from early concept to final polish
• Collaborate with the art director, environment artists, and technical teams to support gameplay, narrative, and mood through lighting
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting issues, ensuring consistent quality, stability, and performance across platforms
• Optimise lighting setups to achieve strong visual results without sacrificing frame rate or memory
• Use atmospheric elements like fog, volumetrics, and light probes to enhance immersion and tone
• Maintain and document lighting workflows and standards to support team-wide consistency
• Manage and mentor lighting artists, providing feedback, guidance, and support
• Contribute as a key team member and support junior artists through mentorship and example

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Projects aligned with your expertise
• Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fully Remote opportunity
• Dedicated to diversity and inclusion
• Additional perks: cycle-to-work, IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more