Lighting Lead - Remote

Overview

Insomniac is looking for our next Lighting Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with the Lighting Manager in supervising and maintaining the quality and artistic consistency of the lighting department by upholding high visual standards set by the Art Director.

In Short

• Develops, engages, and facilitates the success of the lighting department in a supervisory role
• Balances supervising tasks with content creation work – lighting levels, cinematics, establishing lighting targets, etc.
• Engages and mentors lighting artists to ensure team cohesion
• Demonstrates technical understanding of the lighting process
• Works with Lighting Manager on the overall planning and scoping of lighting needs
• Supervises bug and task distribution
• Helps improve project lighting quality
• Works with Project Management to maintain schedules
• Provides technical feedback to the lighting team
• Contributes to lighting content tasks as needed

Requirements

• Superior understanding of node-based shaders and lighting
• Solid understanding of scripting lighting interactions
• Proficient in Maya and Photoshop
• Knowledge of modern lighting techniques
• Understanding of source control with Perforce
• Experience with project management software like Jira or Shotgun

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts for Sony products
• Bonus package eligibility