Lighting Artist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Lighting Artist opportunity in Redmond, WA.
Position Title: Lighting Artist
Location: Redmond, WA
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 3 months (Potential chances for extension)
Job Type: [FULL TIME] (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [ONSITE]
Pay Range: $32/hr to $35/hr on W2
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Title: Lighting Artist
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 6 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Job Description:
Client is seeking a highly skilled lighting artist with experience working in Unreal Engine to support new projects. The artist should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of composition, color theory, mood and tonality, and gameplay clarity. We're looking for a solid team player with good communication skills who can work with directors, leaders, designers, engineers and of course other artists, but also be self-sufficient and work independently as required. You will be creative and flexible, able to follow art direction and concepts and most importantly of all be driven to help us produce the highest quality real-time lighting possible.

Responsibilities:
* Creation of static and dynamic lighting using Unreal game engine software.
* Lighting single player environments at a high level of quality.
* Tweaking of shading materials and textures to increase the fidelity of the lighting to enhance the levels visuals and gameplay experience.
* Post processing; color grading, exposure, SSAO, bloom, tone mapping curves etc.
* Contributing to the development and placing of visual effects related to lighting and atmosphere. Such as: light flares, fog, god rays and camera optics.
* Document lighting processes and technology.
* Manage lighting solutions within our memory and performance guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
* Understanding of CG lighting technology, both real-time and pre-rendered.
* Understanding of lighting theory; color space, exposure, light fixtures, natural light, reflections, occlusion, etc.
* Understanding of cinematography and dramaturgy; the use of camera technology, scene blocking and lighting to set the mood.
* Being pro-active in the use of lighting as a powerful tool in gameplay clarity. For example, to guide the player forward, highlight objectives and enemies.
* Ability to digest the art direction and champion executing it in the game.
* Used to working with the balancing of visual quality and performance requirements.
* Organization, planning and prioritization skills.
* Experience lighting within a real-time game engine.
* Experienced Photoshop user.

Nice to Haves:
* Experience and appreciation for sci-fi, or first-person shooter (FPS) title.
* Experience developing and refining external development pipelines and vendor relations.

Candidate Requirements:
* Years of Experience Required: 2-3 years of experience required for the role.
* Degrees or certifications required: There are no required degrees or officially recognized certifications needed for this role.
* Disqualifiers: Resumes with any evidence of a contract that ended early for any reason, If the resume doesn't list any experience working on a team with other artists (i.e. only solo projects), if the resume doesn't have a linked portfolio or examples of their work, the resume doesn't provide examples of the work that they are obviously not credited on.
* Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would have experience and appreciation for sci-fi, or first-person shooter (FPS) title and Experience developing and refining external development pipelines and vendor relations.
* Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, quality of work, feedback from the team.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
* Minimum 1-2 years' experience with any real-time game engine (Unreal preferred).
* Minimum 1-2 years' experience with Lighting.
* Minimum 1-2 years' experience with Photoshop or similar application.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235777 when responding to this ad.