Mid/Senior Level Cinematic Lighting ArtistOVERVIEW:This team is a flagship first-party studio within Game Studios and the home to one of gamings most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset and grit, all while putting our team first. If you have the fire to work with our driven team, then come work with us.We are looking for a lighting artist with 3+ years experience to join our team working on off-stick moments and cutscenes. Ideal applicants show a comprehensive suite of lighting and technical skills, a growth mindset in response to feedback, and a passion for creating compelling visual imagery.RESPONSIBILITIES:Craft compelling and performative lighting for cinematic cutscenes.Work with other departments to solve visual and technical problems.Leverage existing level light and concept art to achieve art direction targets.Craft lighting to convey the emotional story beats which propel the games narrative.Adapt to artistic or technical challenges and thrive in a dynamic production environment.Communicate suggestions or concerns professionally with supervisors and colleagues.Collaborate with the level lighting team to create a seamless player experience.REQUIREMENTS:Demonstrate a strong eye for the craft of lighting in games/VFX or Animated Features.Experience taking a shot from lighting blocking to final polish.Knowledge of cinematography/photography concepts and terminology.Ability to respond to feedback in a professional and timely manner.Experience with Unreal Engine 5 or comparable 3D authoring software.A passion for storytelling through lighting.PREFERRED SKILLS:A proactive artist with a positive attitude.Collaborative team player with solid time management skills.Strong problem solving skillsSalary Range: $95,000-$104,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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Lighting Artist (AAA)