Bungie · 2 hours ago
Marathon Senior Lighting Artist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $125K/yrBungie is looking for a Senior Lighting Artist to help illuminate their in-game worlds. The role involves creating and implementing stunning real-time lighting setups that enhance the tone, visual storytelling, and gameplay experience while collaborating with various teams to optimize performance and align with artistic vision.
Media and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Collaborate with lighting leadership, Art Direction and cross-discipline team members to maintain lighting’s aesthetic and technical standards
Work with proprietary toolsets to own the creation of lighting for significant portions of our in-game worlds
Develop dynamic/scripted lighting, character and hard surface object light rigs, and in-game narrative content from start to finish
Work with Design stakeholders to ensure gameplay needs are met
Stay informed on new developments in rendering, particularly about lighting, atmosphere, and surfaces
Provide constructive feedback to production artists who are working on lighting-related
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding and sense in lighting, shadow, and color to create a visually engaging space
Ability to follow and adapt to a wide range of design references and narrative context to achieve lighting expectations for mood, tone, and fidelity
Experience in lighting characters and environments, interior & exterior, different times of day, etc. With various lighting techniques and tools
Understanding of composition and the ability to enhance mood through lighting
Experience with materials/shaders and an understanding of their relationship with light
Competent 3d modeling / texturing skills (ie. light fixtures / practical support for light sources)
Wide understanding of lighting/rendering technologies
Strong organizational and communication skills
Comfortable working autonomously and in a collaborative environment in taking direction from Art Director/Leads and working with others on problem-solving
Experience with Unreal Engine 4, 5, Unity3D or other modern development toolsets
Experience with and passion for games
Preferred
Experience partnering with graphics engineers, tech art, and tools teams to develop lighting processes and technology
Experience guiding the work of more junior artists
Experience coordinating team efforts with external developers
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Paid time off
Wellness program
Coveted employee discounts for Sony products
Bonus package
Company
Bungie
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