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Get a job: Digital Extremes is hiring a Sr. Lighting Artist

Ontario-based Digital Extremes is looking for an experienced Lighting Artist to work with its art team to create compelling environment lighting.

May 16, 2018

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Sr. Lighting ArtistDigital Extremes

Location: London, Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities:

  • Work with art director and other artists to create compelling environment lighting while maintaining a consistent style throughout the game

  • Create atmospheric lighting that communicates mood, storytelling and gameplay

  • Create and manage the assets required in our post process pipeline, including colour volume textures, fog textures, HDR Skies, etc.

  • Optimization of lighting to meet performance requirements while maintaining the established look and feel

  • Adjust textures and objects as necessary for best lighting results

  • Collaborate with programming, art, and design teams to solve lighting challenges

  • Provide feedback and insight in the development of lighting pipelines and tools

  • Establish best practices and mentor other artists in the use of good lighting techniques

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years Senior level experience in game development lighting

  • Excellent understanding of real-time and pre-rendered lighting techniques (including dynamic lights, global illumination, ambient occlusion, and pre-baked light map solutions)

  • Excellent understanding of Physically Based Rendering standards and techniques.

  • Excellent understanding of the impacts of lighting on a typical game level and the ability to demonstrate problem solving in this regard.

  • A strong understanding of light, shadow, and colour, with the ability to use that understanding to create dynamic compositions.

  • Demonstrated ability to work self-directed when necessary

  • Proficient with Maya, 3ds Max (or at least one major 3D software package) & Photoshop

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment

  • Aptitude for learning new software tools

  • Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills

  • A passion for games and the games industry

  • Must be willing to relocate to London, Ontario area

Preferred Extras:

  • Experience with level population and world building a plus

  • Strong traditional art background

  • Excellent understanding of efficient techniques for game production

Interested? Apply now.

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