Lighting Artist

Overview

This is a hybrid role in Vancouver.
Pay Range: $50/hr – $56/hr​

Our client is a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset and grit, all while putting our team first. If you have the fire to work with our driven team, then come work with us.

We are looking for a lighting artist with 3+ years experience to join our team working on off-stick moments and cutscenes. Ideal applicants show a comprehensive suite of lighting and technical skills, a growth mindset in response to feedback, and a passion for creating compelling visual imagery.

Responsibilities:

• Craft compelling and performative lighting for cinematic cutscenes.
• Work with other departments to solve visual and technical problems.
• Leverage existing level light and concept art to achieve art direction targets.
• Craft lighting to convey the emotional story beats which propel the game’s narrative.
• Adapt to artistic or technical challenges and thrive in a dynamic production environment.
• Communicate suggestions or concerns professionally with supervisors and colleagues.
• Collaborate with the level lighting team to create a seamless player experience.

Experience:

• Demonstrate a strong eye for the craft of lighting in games/VFX or Animated Features.
• Experience taking a shot from lighting blocking to final polish.
• Knowledge of cinematography/photography concepts and terminology.
• Ability to respond to feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 or comparable 3D authoring software.
• A passion for storytelling through lighting.

Ideal Candidate:

• A proactive artist with a positive attitude.
• Collaborative team player with solid time management skills.
• Strong problem solving skills

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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