INTERMEDIATE LIGHTING ARTIST - CSG The team is looking for a highly creative and motivated Lighting Artist. In this position, you will be expected to help create visually stunning scenes. You will also be expected to play a role in solving technical problems through collaboration with Art and Engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with Art, Cinematic and Technical Art teams to create industry leading visuals across a variety of environments
• Craft compelling lighting which supports story, art direction and gameplay objectives
• Translate conceptual illustrations into outstanding real-time lighting visuals
• Work with Art and Technical Art teams to anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements
• Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with the Art Directors, Lighting Lead, Cinematic Director and other relevant departments
REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years’ experience in video game production and or film production experience.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop or other similar game engines is preferred.
• Good knowledge of real-time lighting principals (dynamic lighting, sub surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, physically based rendering), atmospherics, and post processing
• Thorough understanding of how light, shadow and color create tone and mood.
• Exceptional grasp for compositional storytelling and cinematography.
• Background in real world photography, cinematography and lighting is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively – bring new ideas, build upon the ideas of others, give and receive feedback to generate strong results
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
About the team:
The team is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios and the home to one of gaming’s most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of Microsoft's entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset and grit, all while putting our team first. If you have the fire to work with our driven team, then come work with us.