Cinematics & Lighting Artist - Talent Pool (EU)
About Side
Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
About This Opportunity
Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.
These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.
How We Keep You Engaged
We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.
Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.
Next Steps
If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.
Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cinematic sequences that drive storytelling and enhance emotional engagement.
- Create dynamic and realistic lighting setups to elevate the visual quality and mood of game environments and cinematics.
- Collaborate closely with directors, animators, and environment artists to ensure consistency in artistic vision and technical execution.
- Optimize lighting for performance while maintaining artistic quality across platforms.
- Use game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity to integrate cinematics and lighting into the gameplay experience seamlessly.
- Debug and troubleshoot lighting and cinematic-related issues throughout the development pipeline.
- Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to push the boundaries of cinematic and lighting techniques in games.
Experience :
- 3+ years of professional experience in cinematics or lighting for video games, film, or animation.
- Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
- Technical Skills :
- Proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including tools for cinematic and lighting implementation.
- Strong understanding of lighting techniques, color theory, and composition.
- Familiarity with post-processing effects and rendering pipelines.
- Experience with tools like Maya, Blender, or other 3D applications for scene setup.
- Artistic Skills :
- Strong sense of mood, atmosphere, and storytelling through lighting and camera work.
- Ability to balance technical constraints with artistic vision.
- Collaboration Skills :
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with experience integrating feedback into iterative processes.
- Ability to work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve cohesive results.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with real-time ray tracing and global illumination technologies.
- Familiarity with visual scripting systems like Unreal Engine’s Sequencer.
- Background in film or animation cinematography.
- Knowledge of procedural lighting workflows or volumetric effects.
Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.
Requirements
Experience :
- 3+ years of professional experience in cinematics or lighting for video games, film, or animation.
- Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
Technical Skills :
- Proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including tools for cinematic and lighting implementation.
- Strong understanding of lighting techniques, color theory, and composition.
- Familiarity with post-processing effects and rendering pipelines.
- Experience with tools like Maya, Blender, or other 3D applications for scene setup.
Artistic Skills :
- Strong sense of mood, atmosphere, and storytelling through lighting and camera work.
- Ability to balance technical constraints with artistic vision.
Collaboration Skills :
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with experience integrating feedback into iterative processes.
- Ability to work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve cohesive results.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with real-time ray tracing and global illumination technologies.
- Familiarity with visual scripting systems like Unreal Engine’s Sequencer.
- Background in film or animation cinematography.
- Knowledge of procedural lighting workflows or volumetric effects.
Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.
Recommended Jobs
Business Consultant
Location(s): London or Manchester BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect a…
Estate Warden
We are Global Guardians, the UK’s leading Property Guardianship Company with a mission to bring empty properties back to life for the benefit of local communities. We are dedicated to offering sustai…
Account Executive (Retail)
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by &##128075; Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We’re looking for an Account E…
Maths Teacher (ECT) - Brent Outstanding School
School Status & Location Sector: Outstanding Ofsted Secondary School (with Sixth Form). Borough: Brent (Inner London, England) Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January or Apri…
Caretaker - Lovely Islington Primary School
We are working with a primary school in Islington recruiting for a dedicated Caretaker for an ASAP start. This role is central to the school’s daily operations, ensuring the building remains a safe…
Rhythmic gymnastics coaches
Our nice and friendly Rhythmic gymnastics club is looking for enthusiastic, professional and experienced Rhythmic gymnastics coaches. Requirements You must have the legal right to work in the U…
Business and Economics Teacher - TLR Opportunity (£5000)
Business and Economics Teacher – Hounslow, Outer London &##128176;&##128188; Drive Excellence in Enterprise and Market Analysis at a Successful Academy We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly e…
Senior Product Manager (Financial Crime and Operations)
At Kroo Bank, we’re building a better bank from the ground up. One that puts customers first, treats money responsibly, and uses technology to make everyday banking simpler, fairer and more transpare…
C++ Junior Software Developer, London Heathrow, UK (Hiring Immediately)
Want to launch your career as a C++ Junior Developer ? At mthree, we match ambitious graduates with leading global companies across finance, travel, healthcare, and more. What you’ll do …
Junior Tech Ops - FTC
A Bit About Us We’re Doccla , and we’re redefining where and how healthcare is delivered. Our Virtual Ward and Remote Monitoring Solutions enable hospitals and health systems to care for pati…