Full-Time

Lighting Artist

Posted on 8/1/2024

SkyBox Labs

SkyBox Labs

201-500 employees

Full-service game development studio

Gaming

Compensation Overview

$87k - $120kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + RRSP Matching

Mid

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Hybrid position with flexible working arrangements; candidates must reside in Canada or be willing to relocate.

Category
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Professional work experience in AA or AAA games for console or PC
  • 4+ years working professionally as a Lighting Artist in game development (or a combination of game development and a related field)
  • Experience with Unreal, specifically including professional or personal experience with UE5
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of lighting styles and techniques, highlighting both artistic and technical proficiency
  • Real-time game engine experience and an understanding of how to navigate and leverage its many features
  • Comprehensive knowledge of lighting performance, optimization, and memory budget management
  • Strong understanding of art fundamentals including composition and colour theory
  • Excellent artistic eye for lighting in high-quality realistic environments
  • Problem solver who is comfortable collaborating with other disciplines to drive decisions in the lighting space
  • Unafraid to explore and use new technology, researching and delivering solutions that best suit the team
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision
  • Honed communication skills with the ability to provide and accept feedback
Responsibilities
  • Light scenes, objects, and environments within the game to a high level of quality, ensuring alignment with the artistic goals of the project and gameplay objectives
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize lighting setups, utilizing dynamic and static techniques, to create compelling visuals while adhering to technical specifications
  • Collaborate closely with Tech Art, Graphics Engineering, and Production to establish the lighting pipeline, workflows, and visual benchmarks
  • Leverage technical comprehension to participate as a key stakeholder in determining which feature sets to use to best serve the project
  • Develop strategies on how to leverage UE5 to the fullest
  • Determine where to invest on improving lighting beyond UE5, troubleshooting and solving technical challenges related to environmental lighting as needed

SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works with major publishers to create and support popular video games. The studio collaborates with companies like Xbox Game Studios, Bungie, and Electronic Arts on projects such as Halo Infinite and games within the Minecraft universe, as well as providing assistance for titles like Destiny 2 and Fallout 76. SkyBox Labs focuses on both co-developing games and offering support services, which allows them to engage with a variety of clients in the gaming industry. What sets SkyBox Labs apart from its competitors is its strong partnerships with well-known publishers and its ability to contribute to high-profile projects. The company's goal is to deliver quality game development services that enhance the gaming experience for players.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burnaby, Canada

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for cross-platform gaming benefits SkyBox Labs' co-development expertise.
  • The rise of cloud gaming aligns with SkyBox Labs' large-scale project capabilities.
  • Growing popularity of live-service games matches SkyBox Labs' support experience for ongoing content.

What critics are saying

  • NetEase acquisition may disrupt workflows and affect employee morale.
  • Recent layoffs suggest potential financial instability or strategic shifts.
  • Reliance on major publishers like Microsoft poses revenue risks if partnerships change.

What makes SkyBox Labs unique

  • SkyBox Labs excels in co-developing high-profile games like Halo Infinite and Minecraft.
  • The studio collaborates with top-tier publishers such as Xbox Game Studios and Bungie.
  • SkyBox Labs offers both co-development and support roles, diversifying its service offerings.

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