Lighting Artist (Contract)
At ArenaNet, we’ve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 21 million players worldwide.
ArenaNet develops and publishes games for every kind of person, which means our games need to be built by every kind of person. We believe the best experiences come from working together, celebrating differences, and helping each of our team members shine.
We're looking for a contract UE5 Lighting Artist with a strong eye for landscape photography or painting, who can own lighting and create sky art for large open world levels.
What You’ll Do
Light large-scale game environments in Unreal Engine 5, establishing mood, readability, and visual hierarchy across a full day/night cycle.
Own lighting for assigned levels from initial blockout through final polish.
Create and integrate sky art that transitions naturally and convincingly through a dynamic time-of-day system.
Balance lighting, atmosphere, color, and exposure to create cohesive and
