CD PROJEKT RED · 1 day ago
Lead Lighting Artist
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $218K/yr
8+ years expCD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Lighting Artist to join our studio in Boston to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will bring your expertise and leadership skills to build and lead a team of exceptional lighting artists, ensuring high-quality cinematic lighting and collaborating across multiple disciplines.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Lighting Team to deliver high-quality, emotionally engaging cinematic lighting
Act as the direct manager for team members, conducting reviews and establishing deliverables while keeping the team motivated, inspired, and productive
Recruiting, leading, mentoring, and guiding the team while fostering a culture of creativity, trust, and technical excellence
Partner with Directors and Production to strategically plan and estimate work, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
Tracking the progress of assigned lighting tasks and communicating any blockers the team may have
Collaborate closely with the Art Director to maintain the art direction and the core vision of the game
Actively participate in aesthetic problem solving discussions
Collaborate across multiple disciplines to support gameplay, cinematics, and environments with outstanding lighting
Ensure that lighting solutions produced by the team are performant and within technical budgets
Lead by example by taking direct ownership over some of the lighting tasks
Lead the development of the Lighting pipeline to deliver a comfortable, streamlined, and efficient workflow for the team
Actively participate in technical problem solving discussions
Collaborate with technical disciplines to help develop tools and tech that optimize the lighting workflow and push the boundaries of real-time lighting
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience in the video games industry, including at least one shipped AAA title
Proven experience as a Lead Lighting Artist, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent
Deep knowledge of performance and optimization for real-time lighting
Solid understanding of PBR concepts and real-time rendering techniques
Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5
A portfolio that demonstrates a deep knowledge of core artistic principles such as color theory and composition, as well as the ability to convey emotion and tell stories through light
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
Curiosity, kindness, initiative, and a positive and professional can-do attitude
Benefits
Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars
Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
401K with employer matching
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events
Flexible working hours
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team
Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working!
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual
Company
CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a home to well over 800 game-making professionals from all over the globe.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-20
2026-01-20
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