Senior Lighting Artist

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Unreal Engine Lighting Artist to define and elevate the visual tone of our projects. You will craft dynamic, immersive lighting that enhances mood, ambience, gameplay readability and overall visual quality using Unreal Engine 5.

What it means on a daily basis

• Design and implement high‑quality lighting for environments and cinematics in Unreal Engine 5
• Establish mood, tone and atmosphere across scenes to support storytelling
• Work with art direction to maintain visual consistency and adhere to the artistic brief
• Optimise lighting for real‑time performance across a variety of platforms
• Use Lumen and other UE5 lighting systems effectively, including relevant post‑processing workflows
• Collaborate closely with environment, VFX and technical art teams to integrate lighting with assets and pipelines
• Balance artistic intent with technical constraints and performance targets
• Troubleshoot and resolve creative and technical lighting challenges

Who you will be working with  

You’ll join a collaborative team of 30 artists across multiple disciplines at our Brisbane Studio, contributing to an unannounced project.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED  

• Proven experience as a Lighting Artist in games or real-time production
• Extensive expertise in Unreal Engine 5 lighting tools (Lumen, light baking and post‑processing)
• Thorough understanding of colour theory, composition and visual storytelling
• Demonstrable ability to create mood and atmosphere through lighting
• Experience optimising scenes and assets for real‑time performance

WHO YOU ARE  

• You are a specialist with a collaborative mindset and experience working across multiple disciplines.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

Benefits

• Permanent contract, full-time job with excellent Social Benefits.
• Private health insurance and fitness subsidies.
• Access to employee mental health and wellbeing support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Childcare assistance.
• Additional paid leave, including: Birthday leave, Christmas shutdown leave, Volunteer leave, Women’s health leave.
• A flexible work model that supports work–life balance.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
• An employee referral program with generous bonuses.
• Subsidised car parking.
• A dedicated relaxation space, including a massage chair.
• Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, plus daily snacks and a light breakfast.
• Friday social drinks with friendly game tournaments.
• A stunning rooftop terrace with river views and a games room.
• Exclusive Gameloft-branded merchandise.
• Our studio mascot — Mr Hendricks, the friendly Dachshund who proudly guards the studio.

Life at Gameloft 

Since 2014, our Brisbane Studio has grown into a full-service, end-to-end studio. We create world-class, multi-award-winning titles such as The Oregon Trail™, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, and more recently, Carmen Sandiego.

As pioneers in Brisbane’s game development landscape, we craft immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms. We are proud to be developing Bluey’s Happy Snaps, bringing one of Australia’s most iconic IPs to life in a brand-new interactive experience. As we venture into this exciting phase, we’re also expanding our talented team for a range of unannounced projects.

Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.

Driven by a strong studio culture and a passion for creating meaningful experiences, we build games that resonate with players around the world.

Ready to level up your career and join the team? Apply now with your CV in English, a portfolio, and a cover letter.