Grinding Gear Games is looking for a Game Lighting Artist Grinding Gear Games is looking for a lighting artist to create atmospheric lighting for levels in Path of Exile. You will create real-time evocative environments and moods, and work to maintain a consistent aesthetic across all of the areas in the game and related material like trailers. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of color, materials and light as it relates to level design in games. We are looking for an avid gamer that has a deep understanding of our game Path of Exile and its themes.



Requirements 1 year of lighting experience in games, or 5 years of work experience in a related field (movies, special effects).

Understanding how to create efficient and impactful lighting that enhances narratives.

Maintain and ensure optimised performance related to lighting.

Experience with Physically Based Rendering tools like Substance Designer and Marmoset Toolbag.

General understanding and ability to create cube maps, shaders and materials.

Working knowledge of Maya and real-time game authoring environments like Unreal engine.

Self-motivation and self-reliance; ability to research and learn new tools quickly.

Excellent communications skills, and ability to work within a team.

Passion for creating 'dark and gritty' levels and sets.

Deep understanding of the game we produce (Path of Exile).

Portfolio, and/or reel showing real-time lighting created for games is required.

Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so.

Job Status: Full-Time

Location: Henderson, Auckland



Apply via Grinding Gear Games is looking for a lighting artist to create atmospheric lighting for levels in Path of Exile. You will create real-time evocative environments and moods, and work to maintain a consistent aesthetic across all of the areas in the game and related material like trailers. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of color, materials and light as it relates to level design in games. We are looking for an avid gamer that has a deep understanding of our game Path of Exile and its themes.Portfolio, and/or reel showing real-time lighting created for games is required.Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so.Job Status: Full-TimeLocation: Henderson, AucklandApply via Seek or email us at contact@grindinggear.com