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Senior External Development Lighting Artist - Remote

Full-time

People Can Fly



People Can Fly est l'un des principaux studios indépendants de développement de jeux AAA. Notre équipe internationale est composée de centaines de personnes talentueuses qui travaillent dans nos bureaux en Pologne, au Royaume-Uni, en Irlande, aux États-Unis et au Canada, ainsi qu'à distance dans le monde entier.

Fondée en 2002, notre société s'est imposée dans le genre des jeux de tir avec des titres tels que Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgement and Outriders. En tant que l'un des studios les plus chevronnés dans l'utilisation du moteur Unreal Engine, nous continuons à développer notre expertise et à dépasser les limites du possible dans le domaine du développement de jeux vidéo.

Nos équipes créatives travaillent actuellement sur plusieurs titres captivants : Gears of War: E-Day développé en collaboration avec Microsoft: projet Echo pour KRAFTON; et Lost Rift, une propriété intellectuelle originale que nous développons en interne selon notre modèle d'auto-édition. Nous explorons également de nouvelles plateformes et expériences avec la réalité virtuelle et d'autres projets non annoncés.

Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience, PCF continue d'explorer de nouveaux horizons. Notre objectif est de combiner notre expertise avec la créativité des talents les plus brillants et les

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People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.

If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.

Job Description

  • Créer un éclairage captivant qui instaure une ambiance, raconte une histoire et construit un monde cohérent.
  • Appuyer les concepteurs de niveaux en fournissant un soutien en matière d’éclairage permettant d’atteindre leurs objectifs.
  • Concevoir et livrer des objets d’éclairage ainsi que des textures IES.
  • Créer un éclairage dynamique qui insuffle de la vie à l’environnement.
  • Collaborer avec le service des effets spéciaux pour créer des scènes 3D atmosphériques en utilisant la bonne palette de couleurs et d’autres éléments artistiques déterminants.
  • Créer un éclairage haut de gamme pour les séquences cinématiques.
  • Mettre au point de nouvelles techniques pour le matériel de nouvelle génération et travailler en collaboration avec les services d’ingénierie pour élargir l’ensemble d’outils requis.
  • Analyser la scène pour repérer les problèmes de performance, en veillant à ce que tous les éclairages soient optimisés autant que possible.
  • Collaborer avec le service technique et moteur pour résoudre les problèmes techniques liés aux éclairages.

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  • Establish external partner workflows by authoring comprehensive documentation and technical benchmarks to clearly define the project's lighting standards.
  • Deliver targeted aesthetic and technical feedback across all development stages, ensuring external deliverables adhere to internal style guides and engine performance budgets.
  • Leverage production-tracking software (e.g., Jira) to maintain clear feedback loops and verify all technical fixes before final sign-off.
  • Maintain visual consistency across the game by auditing both internal self-authored scenes and external partner deliverables for maximum visual quality and stylistic cohesion.
  • Create compelling lighting setups that establish mood, drive the narrative, and form a cohesive world.
  • Collaborate with level designers to provide lighting support that enhances gameplay readability and fulfills design goals.
  • Partner with the VFX and cinematic teams to author high-end lighting for cut-scenes and build highly atmospheric game environments.
  • Design and implement light objects and technical assets (such as IES textures) to support scene aesthetics. 
  • Innovate new techniques for current and next-gen hardware, collaborating with tech art and engineering teams to expand the toolset and resolve complex lighting bugs.
  • Analyze scenes for performance bottlenecks, optimizing light source

Qualifications

  • Regard critique sur la profondeur de l’environnement du point de vue de l’éclairage.
  • Expérience avec un éventail de techniques et d’outils permettant d’atteindre les objectifs d’éclairage.
  • Compréhension de la performance de la génération actuelle de consoles.
  • Capacité à créer tout le contenu nécessaire pour l’éclairage (textures, IES, cartes HDR, matériaux, scripts, etc.).
  • Capacité à travailler avec des artistes, des concepteurs et des programmeurs pour surmonter les défis artistiques et techniques.
  • Expérience dans la génération de lightmaps et d’éclairages précalculés.
  • Suivi des actualités techniques sur Unreal Engine.
  • Forte éthique de travail et motivation personnelle.
  • Passion pour les jeux vidéo.
  • Langue : anglais
  • Atouts
  • Au moins 2 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie du jeu vidéo dans un poste similaire.
  • Expérience de travail avec Unreal Engine.
  • Expérience de jeu publié. 

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  • Demonstrated ability to manage communication pipelines across varying time zones, cultural contexts, or distributed external teams.
  • Ability to collaborate seamlessly with artists, designers, and programmers to solve complex artistic and technical pipeline challenges. 
  • A critical eye for environment depth from a lighting point of view.
  • Deep understanding of real-time lighting assets, including IES profiles, HDR maps, scripts, and material functions. 
  • Extensive experience with modern global illumination workflows, including both baked lightmap generation and real-time/dynamic lighting solutions.
  • Proactive interest in industry trends and emerging engine technologies (e.g., Unreal Engine updates, advanced rendering techniques). 
  • Thorough understanding of performance limitations, memory budgets, and optimization tools for current-generation consoles. 
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professional work ethic.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Passion for games.
  • Preferred Skills
  • At least 5 years of video game industry experience in a related position
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine is a plus
  • Shipped-title experience

Additional Information



Au Canada

  • Un ensemble d’avantages sociaux payés à 100 % par PCF. La compagnie d’assurance rembourse les réclamations à 100 % (jusqu’à 1000 $ de services par année, en plus d’une couverture familiale ou individuelle).
  • Une couverture dentaire complète, y compris les soins dentaires majeurs et l’orthodontie.
  • La cotisation égale au REER à hauteur de 4 % avant déductions fiscales, 100 % acquis dès le premier jour.
  • Une semaine de congé payé pendant les vacances d’hiver.
  • 20 jours de congé payé et 5 jours de congé de maladie payé.
  • Des séances gratuites de soins virtuels de santé et de bien-être mental, incluses dans le régime pour les membres et leurs personnes à charge.
  • Un salaire compétitif et des primes annuelles basées sur le rendement.
  • Des occasions de développement personnel et la possibilité d’œuvrer dans un environnement mondial.
  • L’occasion de travailler au sein d’une équipe créative avec des personnes passionnées par ce qu’elles font.

What we offer:

  • Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
  • Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
  • 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

 

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