Lighting Artist Team Lead

Cloud Chamber

. Lead the lighting artist team and provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real-time lighting and final rendering, with a strong focus on physically based rendering (PBR) and lighting for in-game cinematics. Proven leadership in mentoring and developing artistic talent while optimizing production workflows in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Experience In Real-Time LightingExpertise In Unreal Engine 5Proven Leadership As Art Team LeadProfessional Proficiency In French And EnglishStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Physically Based Rendering (PBR)Lighting For In-Game CinematicsRuntime OptimizationLighting Production WorkflowsMentoring And Developing TalentProject ManagementProblem ResolutionAgile MethodologiesConstructive Feedback IncorporationAAA Game Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention To DetailSelf-MotivationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Unreal Engine 5Lumen LightingSequencer

Industry Keywords

AAA TitleArt DirectionCross-Functional CollaborationVisual Style MaintenanceTeam Workload Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ChefFluxUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the lighting artist team and provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship
Establish best practices and standards to drive productivity, quality, and excellence
Foster a positive, proactive, and agile work environment
Collaborate with the Art Director and other Team Leads to maintain the visual style and lighting direction
Develop and maintain consistent and efficient lighting production workflows and methodologies
Act as the primary point of contact for issues, proactively resolve problems, and remove blockers
Research and implement new lighting-related techniques and technologies
Collaborate with Core Technology, Production, and Planning teams, as well as groups within the Art department
Define realistic timelines and manage project priorities
Track project progress, provide updates to cross-functional stakeholders, and adjust priorities
Receive and incorporate constructive feedback through an iterative process
Collaborate with Design, Art, Engineering, Animation, and Audio teams to deliver a memorable AAA experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in real-time lighting and final rendering, with a proven track record as an Art Team Lead on at least one shipped AAA title
Deep understanding of physically based rendering (PBR), runtime optimization, and lighting for in-game cinematics, with expertise in Unreal Engine 5—specifically Lumen Lighting and Sequencer
Demonstrated success recruiting, developing, mentoring, and retaining top artistic talent while managing team workload and well-being
Proven experience collaborating directly with Core Technology and Production teams to establish and optimize real-time production workflows under runtime constraints
Professional proficiency in both French and English required for candidates located in Quebec
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, adapt information to diverse audiences, and provide constructive criticism
Perseverance, motivation, and a proactive mindset
Agility and resilience in changing or complex environments
Self-motivation, accountability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills