Light Artist - Unity URP for Game Development
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Light Artist - Unity URP to join our remote game development team. As a Light Artist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the visual quality of our games by setting up and baking lighting in Unity URP. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects for PC and consoles, where your creativity will shine.
What You'll Do
- Configure and bake lighting in Unity URP, including lightmaps, light probes, and mixed/baked lighting for PC and console games.
- Work on scene setups, creating both exterior (day/night) and interior environments with artificial lighting.
- Set up visual effects and post-processing elements such as fog, bloom, volumetric light, color grading, and exposure adjustments.
- Optimize scenes using tools like Profiler and Frame Debugger to ensure high performance and quality.
- Understand composition, color theory, and the role of lighting in guiding player navigation and emphasizing key elements.
- Collaborate effectively with 3D, Level, and Tech Art teams to maintain the quality and frame rate of your scenes.
- Communicate your ideas clearly and be responsible for the visual integrity of your work.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with Unity, particularly with URP.
- Strong understanding of rendering techniques and graphical optimization.
- Ability to create visually appealing scenes that enhance gameplay.
- Experience in lighting setups for both day and night environments.
- Familiarity with performance optimization tools and techniques.
- Portfolio showcasing relevant projects and lighting work.
Nice to Have
- Experience with VR/AR lighting techniques.
- Knowledge of shader programming.
- Familiarity with industry-standard art tools like Blender or Maya.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 per year.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to work on innovative and engaging game projects.
- Collaborative and creative team atmosphere.
- Access to professional development resources and training.
- Health and wellness benefits.
This Light Artist - Unity URP role offers an exciting opportunity to work remotely in the gaming industry. With a competitive salary and the chance to enhance game visuals, it's a great fit for creative professionals.
Who Will Succeed Here
Engineers who enjoy ownership and product impact
Self-motivated professionals who excel in remote environments
Problem solvers with strong analytical thinking
Candidates with experience in fast-growing Tech teams
Learning Resources
Market Overview
Skills & Requirements
Domain Trends
Industry News
Research shows AI coding assistants deliver 40%+ productivity gains in enterpris...
Remote salaries now match or exceed office roles in most tech positions globally...
Kubernetes and cloud-native expertise commanding premium salaries. Organizations actively seeking engineers with container orchestration experience, offering 15-25% salary premiums.
Strong growth projected in tech employment. Demand particularly high in AI/ML, cybersecurity, and platform engineering roles globally.