Lead Lighting and Shading Artist, Unreal

Serviceplan Group

Lead Unreal lighting and shading artist delivering premium automotive CGI assets. Guiding artists and advancing scalable, real-time production pipelines for Serviceplan's AMP unit.

Posted 9/7/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lighting and Shading Artistry with a strong focus on high-end automotive visualization, utilizing tools like Unreal Engine and Maya. Proven leadership abilities in guiding creative teams and optimizing CGI pipelines for premium projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lighting And Shading ExpertiseUnreal Engine ProficiencyPBR Material DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCGI Pipeline Optimization

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Hard Skills

Lighting And ShadingPBR Material DevelopmentCGI Pipeline OptimizationFull-CG EnvironmentsPhotographyVisual StorytellingVersion Control SystemsUnreal Blueprints3DS MaxV-Ray

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationCreative Team SupportAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineMaya3DS MaxV-RayPhotoshopAfter EffectsSubstanceGit

Industry Keywords

Automotive VisualizationCGIDigital InfrastructuresInformation SecurityWebsite Rollout

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RayUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality, aesthetically sophisticated work as Lead Lighting and Shading Artist on challenging projects for premium clients
Take a leadership role on projects
Provide support and guidance to other lighting artists
Ensure the visual and technical quality of created assets
Work closely with the development team to advance CGI pipelines and workflows
Collaborate with a growing team of CG artists
Inspire and energize team members toward common goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of production experience, ideally in high-end automotive visualization
Proven expertise as a lighting and shading artist using Unreal Engine
Experience with Maya, 3DS Max, V-Ray or similar tools
Confidence in PBR material development in Unreal Engine
Familiarity with complex CGI pipelines and optimizing content for real-time use
Keen eye for detail and interest in automotive projects
Strong sense of visual storytelling
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
Enjoyment of leading and supporting a creative team
Fluent English, spoken and written; German is a plus
Ideally, experience with Unreal Blueprints, version control systems such as Git, and 2D tools such as Photoshop, After Effects or Substance
Background in photography or as a DOP is a strong plus
Experience with full-CG environments is a strong plus
Understanding and competence in digital infrastructures, website rollout, maintenance, support and information security
Current showreel/portfolio required with application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions
Internal campus training program
Voluntary language courses
Regular coaching sessions
Flexible working hours
Mobile office
Job-sharing models
Regular after-work and team events, including virtual events where necessary
Extensive sports program
Agency bicycles and e-bikes/e-bike leasing
Modern, accessible offices in Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg
Opportunities to network and exchange ideas with colleagues from various disciplines around the world