Senior Lighting Artist | Destiny 2

We are seeking an experienced Senior Lighting Artist to bring stunning scenes and environments to life on Destiny 2. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with both SkyBox Labs and the Bungie team to craft unforgettable moments on key expansions of the game.

This is a ideal position for someone with deep experience with in-game lighting and a genuine enthusiasm for creating immersive, visually captivating experiences. If you're excited to contribute to the legacy of Destiny 2 and thrive on pushing the boundaries of lighting art, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

A snapshot of your role:

• Light areas of the game with intentional purpose, ensuring lighting meets art, story, and gameplay objectives
• Leverage your artistic abilities and technical skills to make lighting decisions to the best of your ability
• Contribute your skills and experience to the collective success of the pre-established team and lighting pipeline
• Handle optimization challenges to ensure proper performance
• Be a supportive and collaborative team player, working with other departments as needed

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

• A minimum of 5+ years professional real-time lighting experience in video games
• Experience with both baked and real-time lighting while working on proprietary game engines
• Experience working on AA or AAA video games
• An excellent eye for light, shadow, colour, and art
• Comprehensive knowledge of lighting performance, optimization, and memory budget management
• A strong portfolio showcasing your work and skills in lighting
• Honed communication and problem solving skills - comfortable working in a team

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience shipping a major video game title
• Personal experience with photography
• Adaptability, shown through exposure to numerous game titles, genres, and art styles
• A passion and interest in Destiny 2!

And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs:

• Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
• Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy
• Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
• Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
• We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth
• Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
• You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP

The base salary range is $97,000 - $133,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Please note, only those who submit a portfolio of applicable lighting assets will be considered for the role.

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).

Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.