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Lighting Artist (Mid-level) - Fall Damage Studio, Stockholm or remote in Sweden

Is illuminating new game worlds to set the feeling and atmosphere, what gets you excited? Would you like to play an important role, in developing our competitive multiplayer FPS - ALARA Prime?

Super! As our new Lighting Artist, you’ll work together with our multi-discipline art team to set the visual style of the lighting in the game, aligned with our art direction.

Oh, and we are a hybrid first studio

• Work from our office in Södermalm, Stockholm? Great, if that suits you!
• Work remotely from anywhere in Sweden? By all means.
• Work some days at the office and some days remote? Sounds good.

Want to get a glimpse of the Fall Damage world? Then c heck us out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter + our Blog!

The quest

We are well on our way with our current title ALARA Prime, which was revealed (pre-alpha) just this July!

We want a true artist to join our ranks. An individual who loves creating game worlds and who especially likes to use lighting and colors to influence players' emotions and gameplay.

Connected to production, you have the ability to find solutions to lighting problems, at more complex levels, together with your team and understand the importance of collaboration between crafts, to create a great game.

You're someone who knows the ins and outs of engines (we're using Unreal Engine in this project) and tools and is able to keep up a high level of quality while also being aware of artistic and technical constraints.

The project:

You'll jump right into lighting and atmospherics in Alara PRIME and here you can find out what the game is all about on our YouTube and at https://www.playalara.com/

Your player profile

Perhaps you are currently working at another studio or maybe you have a strong desire to join the industry, either way, we want you to be a humble and open person, passionate about gaming.

We believe that you truly enjoy collaborating with people from different crafts to understand what tools and systems are needed to create an epic gaming experience. And of course, to come up with and develop those solutions together with your delightful team.

Background/Skills:

• At least 3 years of professional experience illuminating worlds in games
• Artistic feel and skill-set in fundamentals such as composition, color theory, materials, and design
• Worked on and/or shipped PC or console titles as a Lighting Artist
• Knowledge of how to create run-time lighting and shaders in Unreal Engine

Bonus:

• Experience with baked lighting in Unreal Engine

Expected from all - No toxicity:

Note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for toxic behavior at Fall Damage. We value diversity and take joint responsibility for creating an inclusive and accepting environment where all voices are heard.

Ready to level up? Come join us!

At Fall Damage we believe in potential and diversity, so in other words, we like to get to know YOU. Be yourself and tell us why you are into gaming and/or tech and what parts you actually enjoy doing in your role.

Note: Make sure to leave a link to your portfolio when you apply.

What about relocation?

If you're an EU citizen authorized to work in Sweden, we're all for it!

We handle relocations on a case-by-case basis but will be able to assist with the most important part, which is finding a home for you. Unfortunately, we don't have the capability to offer work-permit solutions for non-EU citizens at the moment, something we hope to be able to provide as we grow in the future.

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