Lighting Artist

Location: Stockholm

Role Overview

We are looking for a Lighting Artist to work with creating the lighting and establishing the moods throughout the game.

Work task examples:

• Creating both the exterior and interior lighting within the levels and cut scenes.
• Placing and tweaking of light sources within the environment.
• Creation of sky dome and cloud textures.
• Tweaking of shading materials and textures to improve the perception of the lighting.
• Post processing; color grading, exposure, SSAO, bloom, tone mapping curves etc.
• Contributing to the development and placing of special effects related to lighting and atmosphere. Such as; light flares, fog, god rays and camera optics.
• Prototyping the use of lighting technology to reach the visual targets defined by the art direction.
•  Working with the AD and rendering programmers to define and sell in requests for new tech features and improved editor workflow.

What skills does DICE look for?

• Deep understanding of CG lighting technology, both real-time and software rendering.
• Strong sense of lighting theory; color space, exposure, light fixtures, natural light, reflections etc.
• Good understanding of cinematography and dramaturgy; the use of camera technology, scene blocking and lighting to set the mood.
• Being pro-active in the use of lighting as a powerful tool in gameplay clarity. For example; to guide the player forward, highlight objectives and enemies.
• An ability to thoroughly digest the art direction and be a champion for executing it in the game.
• Used to working with the balancing between visual quality and performance requirements.

General Information

As part of the application process we might ask you to perform a practical work test. The position is permanent and applications will be selected continuously. Apply online with a combined CV and introduction letter in English, please also include a portfolio or reel. For more information, please call Peter Kjellberg, +46 8 658 78 00.