Senior Lighting Artist

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. 

Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding educational institutions. Home to the prestigious University of Wisconsin, Madison is a hub for innovation and learning, offering top-notch schools.  This family-friendly, progressive community has low crime rates and a strong commitment to sustainability. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, gorgeous scenery and affordable cost of living.

The person we’re looking for:  

PUBG Madison is looking for an experienced real-time Lighting Artist to join our team. As a Lighting Artist, you will be expected to make the gameplay experience legible, run smoothly at the project’s target framerate, be visually distinct and tell beautiful color stories. You will work with artists to balance PBR materials and VFX luminance, designers to highlight gameplay, and engineers to maximize platform performance. You will use the Unreal 5 lumen GI workflow to create exterior global and interior lighting. You will also be responsible for time-of-day systems, weather events, post processing volumes and screen effects. This role reports to the Director of Art.

Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Art Director to tell striking visual stories that align with the project's creative vision, using Unreal Engine 5 lighting tools and blueprints.
• Collaborate with designers to maximize legibility and correct exposure during regular gameplay, time of day and other lighting events.
• Collaborate with engineers and tech art to optimize performance and visual consistency across target platforms.
• Participate in team feedback, playtest and other team activities.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful culture of critique

Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of 3D experience in a related games position.
• Production experience with Unreal 5 lumen or other real-time GI lighting systems.
• A portfolio that shows real-time, “photo-real” work in an open-world PBR environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining replicated blueprint systems in Unreal.
• Experience working with engineers to profile, optimize, debug and solve rendering issues for real-time platforms.
• Able to relocate/work in-person regularly from Madison studio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with tools like Resolve for colorgrading and defining a visual style.
• Knowledge of photography, physical lighting and cameras.

What We Offer: 

• A highly competitive total compensation package   
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care 
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance     
• Generous time off including 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually    
• Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being    
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements 
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility 
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff 
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture 
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being 
• Flexibility to work remotely on a regular basis

PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.