Senior Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine) – Freelance

Please note that this posting is an expression of interest for upcoming projects.

Platige Image is looking for a Senior Lighting Artist (Unreal Engine) to join our team.

We’re seeking an experienced artist with a strong eye for lighting, look development, and real-time rendering, who enjoys working closely with Art Direction and cross-disciplinary teams. You will be responsible for creating high-quality lighting that supports storytelling and visual consistency across shots and sequences.

This is a freelance position, starting no earlier than May 2026, available on-site in Warsaw or remotely.

If you are interested, don’t hesitate, come join us!

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Collaborate closely with the Art Director to define and maintain the visual mood and style.
– Develop and refine lighting setups per sequence/shot, ensuring visual consistency.
– Keep up to date on modern trends in real-time rendering and art asset production, serving as a technical and artistic resource and consultant for the entire team.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
– 3+ years of experience as a Lighting / Look Dev Artist in the CGI/VFX industry.
– Very good knowledge of Unreal Engine.
– Outstanding creativity and a very strong commitment to a project.
– A portfolio demonstrating strong lighting and look-dev skills.
– Good attitude towards receiving feedback and exchanging knowledge.

ADDITIONALLY SCORED
– Knowledge of Maya with render engines (preferably Arnold), and a strong understanding of physically based rendering
– Experience in VFX pipelines and projects is nice to have.

Candidates for the Senior Lighting Artist position should include a portfolio in their application.