Senior Lighting Artist

Summary

Join People Can Fly, a leading AAA game development studio, as a Senior Lighting Artist! You will create compelling lighting to enhance game environments, collaborate with designers and engineers, and innovate lighting techniques for next-gen hardware. This role requires proven experience in AAA game development, expertise in Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen and Nanite), and strong leadership skills. People Can Fly offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance, RRSP matching, paid time off, and performance-based bonuses. Work alongside passionate individuals in a global, creative environment and advance your career.

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 a story, and makes a 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 the environment
• Collaborate with the FX department to create atmospheric, 3D scenes with the use of the 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