Your Mission 

As our newest teammate, you will work side by side with our Lighting Leads. Together, you will help execute some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in video games. You and our team will be accomplishing this by having routine 1:1s, weekly team meetings, you will have an in-depth training period, and open dialog / high communication with adjacent teams. We move fast, and in-order to join our ranks, please see the below criteria. 

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:     

• Create global and local lighting for game environments when taking into account the requirements of gameplay, game narrative and mood; 

• Collaborate with different team members such as level, quest, and narrative designers to present the perfect visuals and the resulting player experience; 

• Adjust in-game lighting according to the art directions and level design; 

• Make use of blueprint to streamline lighting processes; 

Player Profile 

Minimum Requirements: 

• At least 5 years working experience in lighting; 

• Participated in the production of at least 1 shipped AAA games in lighting role; 

• Familiarity with UE5 and 3D softwares, especially Lumen in UE5; 

• Deep knowledge base in real world lighting, including the use color, source, brightness, composition, and shadow; 

• In-depth knowledge of the latest developments in lighting tech, with experience in various lighting techniques and tools; 

• Highly self-motivated, great communication skills and team spirit; 

• Passion for the game industry. 

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World  

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
 

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
 

Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.