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Full-Time

Lighting Artist

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SkyBox Labs

SkyBox Labs

201-500 employees

Co-develops AAA games with cross-platform integration

Gaming

Compensation Overview

$87k - $120kAnnually

+ Bonus + RRSP Matching

Mid, Senior

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

Working at SkyBox Labs offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that specializes in co-developing AAA games like Halo Infinite and Minecraft. The studio's focus on cross-platform integration and supporting major development teams in the gaming industry showcases its strong role in shaping prominent gaming experiences. This environment is ideal for those passionate about contributing to high-profile projects and advancing their skills amidst industry leaders.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burnaby, Canada

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Being part of NetEase allows SkyBox Labs to leverage significant resources for game development, potentially leading to more ambitious projects.
  • The studio's involvement in high-profile games like Halo Infinite and Minecraft enhances its reputation and provides employees with valuable experience in top-tier game development.

What critics are saying

  • Integration into NetEase could lead to cultural and operational changes that may not align with SkyBox Labs' existing work environment.
  • Dependence on high-profile projects means that any failure or underperformance of these games could significantly impact the studio's reputation and financial stability.

What makes SkyBox Labs unique

  • SkyBox Labs has a strong track record of co-developing high-profile games like Halo Infinite and Minecraft, setting it apart from smaller studios with less prominent portfolios.
  • The acquisition by NetEase provides SkyBox Labs with substantial financial backing and access to a broader international market, unlike independent studios.