Lead Lighting Artist

The role

As the Lead Lighting Artist, you will work closely with the Technical Art Director and help supervise the lighting department, making sure our lighting quality stays consistent with the high visual standards set by the Art Director. You will bring a strong track record of working with real-time video game lighting technologies, pipelines, and tools, combined with excellent communication and people management skills. You will help define best practices, improve lighting pipelines, and ensure the team maintains both artistic quality and technical performance across the project. If you care about lighting, enjoy mentoring others, and love crafting beautiful real-time visuals, we’d love to hear from you! Shipped at least one PC/Console title as a Lead Lighting Artist. 8+ years of experience in AAA game development (PC and/or console). Expert knowledge of real-time lighting techniques and physically based rendering (PBR). Strong experience with node-based shaders related to lighting. Good understanding of scripting for lighting interactions. Deep understanding of how lighting supports gameplay, storytelling, and mood. Ability to optimize lighting for performance and memory budgets without sacrificing quality. Strong eye for aesthetics, color theory, and composition. Familiarity with version control systems like Perforce. Experience with project management tools like Jira. Fluent written and verbal English skills. A genuine passion for video games.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
• Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
• State-of-the-art studio facilities in the heart of Helsinki
• Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
• Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
• Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
• Access to PlayStation Studios collaboration, games and more!