PEAK Technical Staffing USA
Senior Lighting Artist
PEAK Technical Staffing USA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
6 month contractClient prefers work be onsite in Burbank, CA but open to a Remote or hybrid option.
Summary:
Responsible for lighting and post processing work on levels and cinematics utilizing proprietary tools. Is expected to adhere to internal workflows and a strong understanding of physically based rendering. A solid understanding of technical aspects of the job regarding performance, scripting, and debugging of issues is required. Must have strong time management and communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following:Implementing, maintaining and refining of real-time level and cinematic lighting.Sets up scene lights to consistently match color keys and concept art with an excellent understanding of project lighting styleSelf-directed and able to work independently to maintain consistent excellent aesthetics and technical quality in all lighting tasksTroubleshoots large scale scene files and rendering issuesTroubleshoots materials for PBR (Physically Based Rendering) complianceOptimizing and troubleshooting lighting issues related to performance.Diagnoses and fixes lighting issues and bugsWorks closely with other art departments to ensure assets are properly set up for lightingCollaborates with designers to ensure that the correct areas are emphasized for gameplay with clear player pathsWorks with Art Director and Lead Lighter to help further the lighting style of projectHelps tech artists and other senior lighting staff to test and debug new lighting technologyOther duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role has no supervisory duties.
Education and/or Experience:
Five plus years of professional experience or training, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
Strong knowledge of modern lighting techniques in real-time computer graphics. Experience with source control with Perforce or the equivalent. Strong understanding of real-time shaders and how they relate to lighting. Solid understanding of scripting lighting interactions. Strong understanding of Maya and Photoshop.
Other Skills:
Strong understanding of lighting aesthetics, how lighting affects gameplay and guides the player, of real-time lighting and frame/ memory optimizations, how lighting affects physically based materials.
BenefitsBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Candidate PrivacyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/
Summary:
Responsible for lighting and post processing work on levels and cinematics utilizing proprietary tools. Is expected to adhere to internal workflows and a strong understanding of physically based rendering. A solid understanding of technical aspects of the job regarding performance, scripting, and debugging of issues is required. Must have strong time management and communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following:Implementing, maintaining and refining of real-time level and cinematic lighting.Sets up scene lights to consistently match color keys and concept art with an excellent understanding of project lighting styleSelf-directed and able to work independently to maintain consistent excellent aesthetics and technical quality in all lighting tasksTroubleshoots large scale scene files and rendering issuesTroubleshoots materials for PBR (Physically Based Rendering) complianceOptimizing and troubleshooting lighting issues related to performance.Diagnoses and fixes lighting issues and bugsWorks closely with other art departments to ensure assets are properly set up for lightingCollaborates with designers to ensure that the correct areas are emphasized for gameplay with clear player pathsWorks with Art Director and Lead Lighter to help further the lighting style of projectHelps tech artists and other senior lighting staff to test and debug new lighting technologyOther duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role has no supervisory duties.
Education and/or Experience:
Five plus years of professional experience or training, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
Strong knowledge of modern lighting techniques in real-time computer graphics. Experience with source control with Perforce or the equivalent. Strong understanding of real-time shaders and how they relate to lighting. Solid understanding of scripting lighting interactions. Strong understanding of Maya and Photoshop.
Other Skills:
Strong understanding of lighting aesthetics, how lighting affects gameplay and guides the player, of real-time lighting and frame/ memory optimizations, how lighting affects physically based materials.
BenefitsBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Candidate PrivacyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/