Visual Storyteller and Lighting Artist

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ascendion Full time $80,000 - $90,000

About Ascendion:

Ascendion is a leading digital engineering solutions company that empowers growth and delivers captivating experiences to consumers and employees through innovative software platforms and products. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients worldwide.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and partnership. Come, join our community of change makers who strive to elevate life through technology:

  • Build cutting-edge tech for the world's leading brands
  • Solve complex problems and learn new skills
  • Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
  • Mastery your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our unique culture is what makes us stand out and diverse. We share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy to allow everyone to thrive at Ascendion.

The Role:

Position: Lightning Artist
Location: Vancouver, BC

We are seeking an experienced Visual Storyteller and Lighting Artist to help create visually stunning scenes and solve technical problems through collaboration with Art and Engineering teams. Your expertise will contribute to industry-leading visuals across various environments.

Responsibilities:

Craft compelling lighting: Support story, art direction, and gameplay objectives with exceptional lighting techniques.

Translate concepts into visuals: Convert conceptual illustrations into outstanding real-time lighting visuals that captivate audiences.

Anticipate and solve technical challenges: Collaborate with Art and Technical Art teams to overcome technical obstacles within given constraints and visual requirements.

Communication and feedback: Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with Art Directors, Lighting Lead, Cinematic Director, and other relevant departments.

Requirements:

We require:

  • At least 3 years' experience in video game production and/or film production
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in lighting, composition, and color
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop, or similar game engines
  • In-depth knowledge of real-time lighting principles (dynamic lighting, sub surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, physically based rendering), atmospherics, and post-processing
  • An excellent grasp of how light, shadow, and color create tone and mood
  • Exceptional understanding of compositional storytelling and cinematography
  • A background in real-world photography, cinematography, and lighting is a plus
  • Ability to work collaboratively, bring new ideas, build upon others, give and receive feedback to generate strong results
  • Effective time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Annually

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 9-10 days/hours of paid time off


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