Expert Lighting Artist Sledgehammer Games

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Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Sinceourinception in 2009 the studio has delivered iconic titles includingCall of Duty: Advanced WarfareCall of Duty: WWII (2017) and most recentlyCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

As industry leaders in first-person shooter development our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games we believe in pushing boundaries redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together we aim to deliver world-class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality innovation and player engagement.

We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as anExpertLighting Artistbased in our Toronto CA this role you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe including our locations in the United States Australia and the United Kingdom. If youre ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio please visit us at search forSledgehammer Gameson your favorite social media platform.

Please note:This is not a remote role.This is a hybrid position based in our Toronto Studio offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work isnotavailable for this position.

Your Mission

Are you a video games enthusiast who enjoys first-person-shooters and has a passion for digital lighting art and photo realistic quality

The lighting team are the gatekeepers of mood visual storytelling and are one of the primary drivers of player emotion. We work closely with our art and creative directors to evoke player emotion and drive whats most important to us: this role you will be an integral and critical member of our small but agile team. As our newest teammate you will work side by side with our Lighting Leads. Together you will help execute some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in video games. You and our team will be accomplishing this by having routine 1:1s weekly team meetings you will have an in-depth training period and open dialog / high communication with adjacent teams.

• Responsible for creating game-play and in-game cinematic lighting based on direction from the Art Director

• Ensure that lighting assets meet runtime and disk budgeting requirements.

• Anticipate identify and report any potential production problems and communicate those to the Lead

• Work collaboratively with other departments: Character VFX and especially Environment Art

• Work independently and with other leads and directors to create an optimal lighting pipeline for the product

• Stay current with industry lighting techniques

• Work with Rendering engineers to push our engine further

• Creation of the sky dome and cloud assets

• Find creative ways to set industry standards

• Create workflows and best practices for the lighting team

• Mentor other Lighting artists and help build an environment of creativity trust and excellence

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive experience in a Lighting role in the gaming industry (12 years)

• Excellent working knowledge of Maya and Photoshop or equivalent

• In-depth knowledge of physically based lighting

• Strong understanding of advanced lighting fundamentals

• Strong sense of lighting theory; color space exposure light fixtures natural light reflections etc.

• Proven track-record of leading and inspiring teams

• Understanding of composition and the ability to enhance mood with lighting

• Effectively use color grading and post effects to enhance the final image

• Working knowledge of industry standard rendering concepts and processes

• Experienced with Unreal Unity or other proprietary engines

• Experience with PBR & HDR lighting

• Familiarity with ray tracing/path tracing systems

• Ability to use AI as a development tool

Extra Points

• Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages

• Experience withHoudini

• Knowledge of photography principles and image correction techniques

• Experience playing Call of Duty orsimilar FPS games

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.

Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.

Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Extended health plan including medical dental vision lif

  ted games and a variety of other benefit programs like supplemental life & critical illness legal service and others;

• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.