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Contract Lighting Artist

  • Full Time
  • US
  • 74880-97760 USD / Year
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Mob Entertainment

Mob Entertainment, the creative force behind the globally acclaimed Poppy Playtime franchise, is seeking a full-time Contract Lighting Artist to join our growing studio team in the United States. As we expand production across our multimedia horror entertainment properties, we're building our lighting department to craft the atmospheric, visually distinctive worlds our audience loves.

About the Role

You'll be a core member of our lighting team, responsible for developing and implementing lighting solutions that define the mood, tension, and visual narrative of our game environments and multimedia content. This position offers the opportunity to work on one of the industry's most recognizable indie franchises while collaborating with a passionate team pushing creative boundaries in horror entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute dynamic lighting systems for game scenes, ensuring cohesive aesthetic across environments
  • Collaborate with art directors, environment artists, and technical teams to achieve visual targets
  • Optimize lighting performance across target platforms while maintaining artistic quality
  • Iterate on lighting based on creative feedback and playtesting insights
  • Document lighting processes and contribute to studio workflow standards
  • Support other multimedia productions as the studio expands beyond games

Who We're Looking For

  • Demonstrated experience with real-time lighting in game engines (Unreal, Unity, or equivalent)
  • Strong portfolio showcasing lighting work across diverse environments or moods
  • Understanding of lighting theory, color, and composition as storytelling tools
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Problem-solving mindset and willingness to experiment with creative solutions
  • Experience in horror, thriller, or atmospheric game projects is a plus

Working at Mob Entertainment

Join a startup studio where your work reaches a global audience. Mob Entertainment is built on creative ambition and the belief that independent studios can create culturally significant entertainment. You'll work directly with industry-experienced creatives in an environment where your contributions visibly shape our projects.

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