Visual Artist

7 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ascendion Full time
Overview of Ascendion

Ascendion is a digital engineering solutions company that delivers captivating experiences to consumers and employees. We offer a range of services, including software development, cloud infrastructure, data analytics, experience design, and talent solutions.

We are headquartered in New Jersey and have a global workforce of over 6,000 professionals. Our mission is to accelerate transformation and impact for our enterprise clients.

About the Role

The position we are seeking is for a Lightning Artist who will be responsible for creating visually stunning scenes and solving technical problems through collaboration with Art and Engineering teams.

This role requires a highly creative and motivated individual who can work closely with the team to deliver industry-leading visuals across various environments.

Responsibilities
  • Craft compelling lighting that supports story, art direction, and gameplay objectives
  • Work with Art, Cinematic, and Technical Art teams to create outstanding real-time lighting visuals
  • Translate conceptual illustrations into exceptional real-time lighting visuals
  • Anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements
Requirements
  • 3+ years' experience in video game production 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
  • 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 and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
Estimated Salary Range

CAD $80,000 - 90,000 per annum, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off.


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