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Lead Lighting Artist

1 month ago
Canada
Full-time
Lead
Design Lead
Project and Program Management
Agile
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2K

2K

2K is a top interactive entertainment company known for popular games like NBA 2K, BioShock, and Borderlands, offering engaging gaming experiences across multiple platforms.

Internet Software & Services
10K-50K
Founded 2005
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Description

  • Lead a team of lighting artists through guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
  • Set expectations and manage direct reports' health, career growth, and output.
  • Establish best practices and standards for lighting pipelines.
  • Collaborate with the Art Director and other leads to uphold the visual style and lighting direction.
  • Develop and maintain efficient lighting pipelines and workflows, resolving issues and roadblocks.
  • Research and implement new lighting techniques and technologies.
  • Work with Core Tech to meet technical specifications and optimization requirements for real-time rendering.
  • Partner with Production and scheduling teams to define timelines and manage priorities.
  • Coordinate with other art teams to deliver cohesive visual results.
  • Monitor progress, provide updates to stakeholders, and adjust priorities as needed.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in real-time lighting and final rendering.
  • Proven track record as an Art Lead on at least one shipped AAA title.
  • Deep understanding of Physically Based Rendering (PBR).
  • Experience with runtime optimization and lighting for in-game cinematics.
  • Practical expertise with Unreal Engine 5, including Lumen Lighting and Sequencer.
  • Demonstrated history of recruiting, developing, mentoring, and retaining artistic talent.
  • Experience collaborating with Core Tech and Production teams on real-time pipelines under runtime constraints.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, professional proficiency in both French and English is required.
  • Experience working across cross-disciplinary teams and handling feedback constructively.

Benefits

  • Remote-friendly role (#LI-Remote).
  • Reasonable accommodation provided for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process.
  • Opportunity to work on a major BioShock title.
  • Collaborative, high-standard team culture.

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