Creative Lighting Specialist

2 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Aquent Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Creative Lighting Specialist to join our team in Vancouver. This is a hybrid role that requires a unique blend of artistic and technical expertise.

About the Role

The Creative Lighting Specialist will be responsible for creating visually stunning scenes and working closely with Art, Cinematic, and Technical Art teams to deliver industry-leading visuals.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop compelling lighting concepts that support story, art direction, and gameplay objectives
  • Craft outstanding real-time lighting visuals through the use of Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop, or other similar game engines
  • Work collaboratively with Art and Technical Art teams to anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements
  • Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with Art Directors, Lighting Leads, Cinematic Directors, and other relevant departments
Requirements
  • 5+ years' experience in video game production and/or film production
  • A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, Frostbite, Snowdrop, or other similar game engines is preferred
  • Good knowledge of real-time lighting principles (dynamic lighting, sub-surface scattering, HDR, SSAO, SSGI, physically based rendering), atmospherics, and post-processing
  • Thorough understanding of how light, shadow, and color create tone and mood
  • Exceptional grasp of compositional storytelling and cinematography
  • Background in real-world photography, cinematography, and lighting is a plus
  • Ability to work collaboratively – bring new ideas, build upon the ideas of others, give and receive feedback to generate strong results
  • Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
Benefits
  • A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
  • Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
  • 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
  • Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
Compensation

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50-$56 per hour. Compensation is based on several factors including education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.



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