Senior Lighting Artist

Summary

Join People Can Fly, a leading AAA game development studio, as a Senior Lighting Artist. You will create compelling lighting that sets the mood, tells a story, and builds a coherent world within our game environments. Collaborate with level designers, FX artists, and engineers to achieve optimal lighting and performance. This role requires proven experience in AAA game development, expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen and Nanite), and strong leadership skills. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (including 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, paid time off, and wellness programs), and opportunities for professional development within a global team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Lighting Artist in a AAA game development environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, particularly Lumen and Nanite
• Deep understanding of performance testing tools and techniques
• Proficiency in PBR techniques and guidelines
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability to custom pipelines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Perforce or similar source control systems

Responsibilities

• Create compelling lighting that sets up mood, tells story, and makes coherent world
• Assist level designers with lighting support to achieve their goals
• Design and deliver light objects and IES textures
• Create dynamic lighting that brings life to environment
• Collaborate with FX department to create atmospheric, 3D scenes with use of right color palette and other meaningful artistic choices
• Create high-end lighting for cut-scenes
• Innovate new techniques for next-gen hardware and work with engineers to expand the required tool-set
• Analyze the scene for performance issues, ensure all lights are as optimal as possible
• Work with the Tech/Engine department to fix technical lighting issues

Benefits

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage)
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do