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Who is SkyBox Labs?

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2024), SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 270+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more! Join us in our Burnaby studio, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.

Interested? Let’s talk about what we’re hiring for:

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!

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

Our commitment to you:

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.

Learn more about us at https://skyboxlabs.com/

Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $70,000 - $90,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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