Senior Technical Lighting Artist | Remote/SoHo Studio | High Hourly Pay + Exclusive Perks
Job Body:
Are you a highly skilled artist with a passion for crafting stunning, immersive lighting experiences? We are seeking a Senior Technical Lighting Artist to join our growing creative team. This position offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of remote work combined with access to our vibrant SoHo, New York studio hub, where creativity and innovation thrive.
As a Senior Technical Lighting Artist, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing lighting for interactive environments, games, and cinematic projects. You’ll work closely with art directors, environment artists, and technical teams to achieve visually compelling and performance-optimized results.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement lighting setups for both real-time and pre-rendered environments.
Collaborate with art, design, and technical teams to ensure artistic vision aligns with technical requirements.
Optimize lighting for performance across multiple platforms without compromising visual quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related issues in assets and scenes.
Provide mentorship and feedback to junior lighting artists.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and rendering technologies.
Qualifications:
4+ years of professional experience in game development, VFX, or animation with a focus on lighting.
Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, or similar.
Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and PBR workflows.
Technical mindset with the ability to balance aesthetics and performance.
Knowledge of scripting (Python, MEL, or Blueprints) is a plus.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
�� Hourly Pay Rate: $45 – $65 per hour (based on experience & skillset) ✨ Performance Bonuses for outstanding project contributions �� Remote Flexibility with optional work sessions at our SoHo studio hub �� Professional Development – access to workshops, courses, and industry conferences �� Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance �� 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match �� Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and creative recharge days ☕ Exclusive SoHo Perks – networking events, discounts at art cafés, design studios, and wellness centers
Why Join Us?
This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of digital experiences. You’ll work with a passionate, world-class creative team on projects that push the boundaries of art and technology. Whether you prefer working remotely or engaging with the vibrant creative scene in SoHo, this role offers both flexibility and inspiration.
If you are ready to bring your technical lighting expertise to a team that values creativity, innovation, and growth—we want to hear from you!
�� Apply now and let your artistry light up the digital world.
Apply Now
Are you a highly skilled artist with a passion for crafting stunning, immersive lighting experiences? We are seeking a Senior Technical Lighting Artist to join our growing creative team. This position offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of remote work combined with access to our vibrant SoHo, New York studio hub, where creativity and innovation thrive.
As a Senior Technical Lighting Artist, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing lighting for interactive environments, games, and cinematic projects. You’ll work closely with art directors, environment artists, and technical teams to achieve visually compelling and performance-optimized results.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement lighting setups for both real-time and pre-rendered environments.
Collaborate with art, design, and technical teams to ensure artistic vision aligns with technical requirements.
Optimize lighting for performance across multiple platforms without compromising visual quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related issues in assets and scenes.
Provide mentorship and feedback to junior lighting artists.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and rendering technologies.
Qualifications:
4+ years of professional experience in game development, VFX, or animation with a focus on lighting.
Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, or similar.
Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and PBR workflows.
Technical mindset with the ability to balance aesthetics and performance.
Knowledge of scripting (Python, MEL, or Blueprints) is a plus.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
�� Hourly Pay Rate: $45 – $65 per hour (based on experience & skillset) ✨ Performance Bonuses for outstanding project contributions �� Remote Flexibility with optional work sessions at our SoHo studio hub �� Professional Development – access to workshops, courses, and industry conferences �� Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance �� 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match �� Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and creative recharge days ☕ Exclusive SoHo Perks – networking events, discounts at art cafés, design studios, and wellness centers
Why Join Us?
This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of digital experiences. You’ll work with a passionate, world-class creative team on projects that push the boundaries of art and technology. Whether you prefer working remotely or engaging with the vibrant creative scene in SoHo, this role offers both flexibility and inspiration.
If you are ready to bring your technical lighting expertise to a team that values creativity, innovation, and growth—we want to hear from you!
�� Apply now and let your artistry light up the digital world.
Apply Now