Technical Lighting Artist

Virtuos

. Create time-of-day libraries .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • UkraineMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real-time lighting techniques, including PBR material interaction and atmospheric effects, while collaborating effectively with artists to enhance game design. Proficient in scripting basic lighting functions and creating custom HDRI maps to optimize performance and playability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Real-Time Lighting TechniquesPBR Material KnowledgeBasic Scripting UnderstandingCollaboration with ArtistsLighting Portfolio

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Hard Skills

Lighting Libraries CreationSkybox Material CustomizationLocal Lighting CreationPBR and PBL ControlCustom HDRI Maps CreationLighting Functions ScriptingPerformance MonitoringLevel Testing

Soft Skills

Eye for Color and CompositionCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

In-Game Lighting TechniquesAtmospheric EffectsGame Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create time-of-day libraries
Customize skybox materials
Create local lighting on levels in collaboration with game and level artists
Check and control PBR and PBL on projects
Create custom HDRI maps
Script simple lighting functions and IES profiles
Monitor performance on levels
Test levels for playability and stability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of lighting in real-time engines
Exceptional eye for color and composition, and light and shadow
Strong knowledge of how light reacts with PBR materials and textures
Excellent understanding of in-game lighting techniques, atmospheric effects and subsequent systems
Strong portfolio focused on lighting work
Ability to collaborate with different disciplines and follow concept and art direction while enhancing game design
Basic scripting understanding
English B1+ speaking proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs
Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback
Access to an international network of studios and global projects
Modern office in Kyiv, Podil
Medical insurance
Support during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work in the office and remotely outside the Kyiv region
Possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment
Transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees
Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility projects