We are seeking a highly skilled lighting artist to join our team. The ideal candidate should be highly skilled working in Unreal 5 and be comfortable working with interior and exterior environments as well as pre-baked and dynamic lighting solutions. Their work will maintain a balance between excellent visual quality and performance requirements for the game.
This is a remote contract position on a fully remote team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop lighting solutions in Unreal 5 for a diverse range of environments, characters and creatures that enhance the game and player experience.
Collaborate with our environment team and rendering engineers to define lighting tools and pipeline needs.
Work with art leadership to develop and maintain our lighting style and quality throughout the game.
Collaborate with engineers and tech artists to ensure our lighting solutions are optimized for all our development platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven experience in the video game industry as a lighting artist with a strong proficiency in Unreal 5.
Deep knowledge of lighting principles, color theory and composition.
Understanding of modern rendering techniques and shader functionality as well as their impact on game performance.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills alongside being able to thrive independently and collaboratively on a remote team.
Experience with volumetrics systems and post processing.
PREFERENCES
Experience working on current generation console platforms.
Passion for sci-fi and/or underwater environments.
Familiarity with other aspects of game art pipelines (modeling, texturing, etc.)
Reasonable Accommodation
KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.
EEOC statement
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We make games that are accessible and engaging for players all over the world. We believe in hiring and supporting the most talented and creative people of diverse backgrounds. That support includes annual professional development and home office stipends, as well as paid time off for volunteer/non-profit work. Join us and be a part of our growing and innovative studio.
Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Unknown Worlds is an independent globally distributed game studio. Our goal is simple, but not easy - to unite the world through play.
We're currently working on two brand new unannounced projects. Previous games include Natural Selection 1 & 2 and the award-winning Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero.
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