Lighting Artist

**Who is SkyBox Labs?**

SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. Our projects include working as a co-developer on Halo Infinite, projects in the Minecraft Universe, supporting the development of Magic: The Gathering Arena, supporting development of Fallout 76, and developing unannounced titles including partner projects and internal IP. As one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people developing independent projects to a team of over 200+ engineers, artists, designers, producers, and more.

SkyBox Labs is currently looking for an experienced Lighting Artist to join us on one the world's biggest AAA franchises Bridging the gap between artists and engineers, you will take ownership over lighting features and will play a significant role in delivering the highest quality real time lighting to create breathtaking worlds.

**A snapshot of your role**:

- Work with internal and partner artists, engineers, and other disciplines to produce lighting content and ensure needs are met
- Create lighting throughout the entire pipeline in areas such as in-game narrative content, characters, hard surface objects, and game worlds
- Use existing lighting methods and tools to maintain the game’s lighting style and technical standards
- Enhance knowledge and improve skills in lighting, surfaces, and atmosphere by keeping current with cutting edge industry trends and technologies
- Provide constructive feedback to the lighting art team

**Sound like you? This is what we're looking for**:

- 3+ years of experience working on high quality lighting art in the games industry
- Working knowledge of modern lighting techniques, technical art and performance pipelines to create stunning game worlds
- Experience and optimization of light baking
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, but also autonomously with mínimal direction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Nice-to-haves:_
- Experience working on a shipped AAA title
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4, 5, Unity, or other modern toolsets
- A passion for games

**And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs**:
Our studio’s success can be attributed to our culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.

At SkyBox Labs, you can contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to independent IP, without compromising on culture. As a rapidly growing independent company, we maintain a ‘small studio’ feel with our flat structure, leading with authenticity, and fostering connection.

We relentlessly support your growth and development. From team building through personal interest groups and clubs to studio-wide knowledge sharing through learning lunches, and more formalized programs like SkyBox U, we support our team every step of the way.

One major thing that we’re proud of is that we’ve been able to grow to the studio that we are today while ultimately cultivating an environment of trust and mutual respect where you can thrive. We value our team members’ diverse backgrounds, hobbies, skills, and interests and we celebrate them This is demonstrated through our broad spectrum of social clubs: Join our soccer team, fitness group, or one of our many D&D groups - you can even start your own

**Flexible Hybrid and Remote Work Models**:
With the goal to provide the best possible work environment for all, the majority of our team is working in a flexible hybrid work model from Vancouver and Victoria. The opportunity to work permanently remotely across Canada is also available for certain designated roles.

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace, dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.