Infinity Ward, developer of numerous award-winning games, is seeking a Senior Lighting Artist, with experience in game development and an interest in working with next-generation technologies. If you are a Senior Lighting Artist and have experience shipping AAA titles with visually stunning lighting aesthetics, then we are looking for you!

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Work with Level Designers, Environment Artists, Visual Effects Artists, and Team Leads to provide lighting for game environments and characters.
Creation of static and dynamic lighting using our proprietary game engine software.
Generate visually stunning creative solutions that are within memory and performance guidelines.
Ownership of level lighting process from initial look dev to final polish pass.
Solve technical issues that arise with tools, process or game performance.
Help to maintain standards for physically correct lighting across teams and studios.
Support the content and data acquisition process for skies and materials.
Provide mentorship to other team members in specific areas of expertise.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

4+ years of real-time lighting experience on pc or current console hardware.
Solid understanding and experience with runtime and pre-baked lighting techniques.
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.
Experience and understanding of current “industry standard” real-time PBR techniques.
Solid understanding of photography, camera terminology, exposure, and light.
Understanding of composition and the ability for lighting to enhance mood and gameplay.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both Artists and Engineers on large teams.
Knowledge of color theory, HDR techniques, and how to use light and shadow to create form.
Ability to follow design reference, mood pieces, concept art and implement Art Directors vision.
Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages.
Coding and shader writing experience a plus.