Senior In-Engine Lighting Artist - Freelance

REALTIME are on the lookout for a UK based Senior In-Engine Lighting Artist to join us on a freelance basis to support on our latest Cinematic projects.

As a Senior Lighting Artist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the visual storytelling of our projects. You’ll work closely with the VFX Supervisor and Lighting Lead to design and implement high-quality lighting that enhance mood, depth, and realism.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement complex lighting setups to achieve artistic goals.

• Collaborate with the team to create lighting solutions.

• Optimise lighting while maintaining quality.

• Collaborate with your lead, our directors, and production to align lighting with the overall creative vision.

• Develop lighting setups and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Perform any other duties as reasonably required.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency with Unreal Engine for lighting, working with the latest tools to create exciting scenes full of depth.

• Strong knowledge of other software packages including Houdini, Maya, Substance Suite, and Photoshop.

• Familiarity with colour grading and HDR workflows.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS & QUALITIES:

• Excellent understanding of lighting principles, colour theory, and post-processing effects.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality lighting work in real-time engines.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Solid troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.

BONUS:

• Experience with ray tracing or virtual production lighting.

• Knowledge of camera setups and cinematic composition.

• Background in shader development or scripting.