About the role
United States, Santa Monica, CA
Employment Type: Temporary engagement through staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / onsite.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Company Overview
Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games for nearly 40 years. Recent titles include The Last of Us Part II Remastered, The Last of Us Part I (PS5 and PC), and current work on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The studio focuses on evocative, character-driven stories and technical innovation.
Role Overview
The Senior Level Lighting Artist will create lighting and post-effects for background lighting and contribute to establishing visual looks applied across the game.
Responsibilities
- Develop lighting schemes, color palettes, post-processing effects, and general visual moods to transform unlit 3D environment models into compelling game environments.
- Collaborate with modelers and texture/shader artists to optimize visual look and run-time performance.
- Work with outsource vendors and other lighting artists, providing and receiving feedback on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows.
- Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of industry experience in Film or Games generating final picture.
- Proven experience shipping at least one AAA game.
- Excellent competency in Autodesk Maya.
- Knowledge of Global Illumination.
- Thorough understanding of direct/indirect light, luminance/exposure, and color theory.
- Proven work experience generating light-maps, pre-lighting, or baked lighting is desired.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work with little to no supervision.
- Excellent multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage individual workload and assist other artists when needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated Base Pay: $69.09 - $86.35 USD (hourly rate).
- Factors Influencing Pay: Knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
- Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision offerings.
Application Requirements
- Portfolio or demo reel of work is required.
- Candidates may be asked to complete an art test.
- Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for all new employees.