Principal Lighting Artist

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As a Principal Lighting Artist, you will operate in a Lighting Lead capacity, working closely with the Art Director and Technical Art Director to guide the lighting direction of the project and support the lighting team. You will bring deep expertise in real-time lighting and strong leadership capability, helping to drive quality, define workflows, and mentor others. While you may not have held a formal Lead title previously, you are expected to step into a leadership role and grow into full team ownership over time. If you are ready to take the next step into leadership while continuing to push high-end lighting quality, we’d love to hear from you! Shipped at least one PC/Console title in a Senior or Principal Lighting role. 7–10 years of experience in AAA game development. Strong expertise in real-time lighting and PBR workflows. Experience mentoring or guiding other artists (formally or informally). Good understanding of lighting pipelines and production workflows. Ability to balance artistic quality with performance constraints. Strong artistic eye for lighting, color, and composition. Experience collaborating across disciplines. 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.