Rockstar Games jobs - Lighting Artist

At Rockstar Games, we create the games we would want to play ourselves.

A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is looking for Lighting Artists who possess the ability to light our environments, cutscenes and characters for AAA video game titles. This position has a large impact on multiple departments and drastically affects the look and feel of the game.

What We Do

• We use a creative eye and technical skill to bring the game world to life, layering lighting and atmosphere to help create a coherent world, enhancing the story telling through the use of color and composition.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain all elements of lighting i.e. dynamic, prebaked, interior and exterior setups, cinematic set and character lighting.
• Ensure that all lighting deliverables are completed fully and in line with production schedule.
• Maintain a balance between visual quality and performance requirements for real time game application.
• Keep artistic style consistent with defined visual style for the game.
• Work with design to make sure lighting accentuates missions, objectives and game flow.
• Participate in R&D of new techniques to implement into production pipeline.
  
  

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and use of lighting techniques in the video game or VFX industries.
• Demonstrable experience with 3DS Max, Photoshop, After Effects and other 3rd party software or tools used in the production of environment and character lighting.
• Strong technical background with ability to grasp new programs and systems quickly.
• Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation.
• Able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Game experience preferred.
  
  

Additional Information

• Please note, a portfolio through a webpage or other digital media is required to be considered for this role.
  
  

How To Apply

Please apply with a CV and cover-letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.