As part of the Technical Art team, you will help tell stories through visually compelling environments. Working within both design and technical constraints you will light environments that enhance the purpose and mood of the game. Your craft expertise and eye for structure, form, shape language, and design will help illuminate fantastic new worlds for our players to explore. As a senior member of the team, you will help mentor your fellow team members to raise the quality bar and game developer knowledge.
As a Senior Lighting Artist on the Research & Development team, you'll create visually stunning gameplay spaces that support the story, art style, and gameplay. You'll use light, atmosphere, and grading to define the emotional intent of the world, characters, and user experiences. You will use your creative and technical proficiency in Unreal Engine to create lighting that works for both high-end machines and low spec machines while retaining the overall look. You will report to the Director, Art Direction.
ResponsibilitiesFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
When submitting your application, please provide a portfolio of your high- quality lighting art. And as a part of the application process, you may also be asked to complete an art test.
Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
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