Lightning Artist

Frogwares is looking for a Lightning Artist.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Create and implement dynamic, realistic, and stylized lighting solutions within Unreal Engine 

• Enhance the narrative and emotional impact of environments through lighting, ensuring consistency with the overall artistic direction 

• Work closely with the technical art team to optimize lighting setups for performance without compromising visual quality 

• Work with level designers, environment artists, and the art director to ensure lighting complements the overall game design and visual style 

• Identify and resolve lighting issues that may arise during production, including addressing performance bottlenecks 

• Develop and maintain tools and workflows that streamline the lighting process 

• Create and maintain documentation for lighting guidelines and implementation techniques

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 2+ years of experience as a Lightning Artist

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine's lighting tools and techniques, including dynamic lighting, volumetric effects, and post-processing 

• Strong understanding of light, color, shadow, and their impact on mood and storytelling 

• Ability to work with precision, ensuring consistency across all lighting elements in a scene 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team 

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex lighting issues in a real-time environment 

• A portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates a keen eye for detail and the ability to use light, shadow, and color to create a variety of tones and moods

• Strong art fundamentals and eye for composition

• Strong level of English

Will be a plus:

• Experience with other game engines or rendering software

• Familiarity with scripting or blueprints within Unreal Engine

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work in an office near “Pochaina” metro station. We also have generator here

• 20 working days of vacation per year

• 10 paid sick leave days per year

• “Goodies” in the office and holidays events

• Large, active, and friendly team

• Opportunity for professional growth and trying out new things

• Work in a well-known Ukrainian game studio