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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lighting principles, color theory, and composition, while leading and inspiring a team of lighting artists to achieve high artistic standards in game development. Proficient in advanced lighting techniques and tools, ensuring collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance visual quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior Lighting Artist ExperienceLighting Principles ExpertiseUnreal Engine ProficiencyLeadership in Art DirectionAdvanced Lighting Techniques

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Hard Skills

Lighting PrinciplesColor TheoryCompositionAdvanced Lighting TechniquesLighting Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsTeam Inspiration

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineMayaLighting Tools

Industry Keywords

Games IndustryArtistic DirectionVisual QualityLighting Workflow

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