Lightning Evangelist (Remote)
Lightning LabsSalary not specified
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad, Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of proven experience as a Lead or Senior Lighting Artist on multiple shipped titles
- Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine lighting tools, including an emphasis on Lightmass
- Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and atmosphere in real-time environments
- Experience working with physically based rendering (PBR) and stylized art pipelines
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a team
- Strong problem-solving and optimization skills, with a focus on performance across multiple platforms
Responsibilities
- Drive the overall lighting direction for the project in collaboration with the Art Director
- Implement both static (baked) and dynamic lighting solutions using Unreal Engine
- Translate stylized concept art into compelling, production-ready lighting
- Manage, mentor, and provide feedback to other lighting artists to maintain consistency and quality
- Collaborate with environment, materials, and VFX teams to achieve cohesive visual storytelling
- Balance artistic goals with technical performance and optimization requirements
Skills
Unreal Engine
Lighting
Baked Lighting
Dynamic Lighting
Art Direction
Environment Art
Materials
VFX
Performance Optimization
Skydance
Produces films, television, and interactive media
About Skydance
Skydance Media produces a variety of entertainment content, including feature films, television series, and interactive experiences. Their films, such as Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Annihilation, are designed to appeal to global audiences. The company also creates television shows like Grace and Frankie and Jack Ryan, which are available on popular streaming platforms. Skydance Interactive focuses on developing virtual reality experiences, starting with the VR shooter Archangel. Additionally, they have an animation division that collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios to create animated films and series. Skydance differentiates itself from competitors by offering a diverse range of high-quality content across multiple platforms, including films, TV, and VR. The company's goal is to entertain a wide audience by delivering engaging and immersive experiences.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$656.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
VR & AR, EntertainmentIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Risks
Regulatory hurdles may delay the Skydance-Paramount merger's strategic benefits.
High-budget productions risk financial loss if revenues fall short.
Increased competition in animation could overshadow Skydance's new projects.
Differentiation
Skydance operates across films, TV, gaming, and animation, offering diversified entertainment.
The company partners with major platforms like Netflix and Amazon for content distribution.
Skydance's animation division collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios for high-end productions.
Upsides
Skydance's merger with Paramount enhances storytelling capabilities and cost efficiency.
The rise of streaming services boosts demand for Skydance's original content.
Growing interest in VR and interactive content aligns with Skydance's strategic focus.
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