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Lighthouse Games

Principal Lighting Artist

Lighthouse Games

Principal Lighting Artist at Lighthouse Games leading lighting and visual standards for AAA game development. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create immersive experiences through advanced lighting techniques.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRoyal Leamington Spa • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • You will be the driving force behind the lighting and visual atmosphere of our games.
  • You will be responsible for achieving the artistic direction and standards for lighting.
  • You will work closely with the Lead Lighting Artist and other art disciplines.
  • You will provide guidance and feedback to other teams for consistent lighting across all aspects of the game.
  • You will be heavily involved in the technical aspects of lighting.
  • You will collaborate with Technical Artists and Graphics Developers to implement advanced lighting systems.
  • You will contribute to the development of tools and pipelines to streamline the lighting workflow.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Extensive experience as a Senior/Principal Lighting Artist in the games industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your lighting work
  • Expertise in lighting principles, colour theory, and composition
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide and inspire a team of lighting artists
  • Deep knowledge of lighting tools and software, such as Unreal Engine, Maya, or equivalent
  • Strong technical proficiency, with a solid understanding of advanced lighting techniques and optimization
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
  • Passion for pushing the boundaries of visual quality and creating immersive experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

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Hard Skills & Tools
Lighting PrinciplesColor TheoryCompositionAdvanced Lighting TechniquesLighting Optimization
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsTeam Inspiration