Lead Lighting Artist at Electronic Arts
Company: Electronic Arts (EA)
Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
Salary: Not Disclosed
About the Company
Electronic Arts (EA) is a global leader in interactive entertainment, delivering innovative gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide. As part of EA Studios, Criterion Games is known for crafting high-quality, award-winning titles and is now contributing to the future of the Battlefield franchise.
The Battlefield franchise has engaged over 100 million players globally, and EA continues to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay through collaboration across multiple world-class studios.
Job Overview
EA is seeking a Lead Lighting Artist to join Criterion Games. This role combines artistic vision with technical expertise in real-time lighting to deliver visually stunning environments for both gameplay and cinematics.
You will lead a lighting team, define visual direction, and collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality lighting while maintaining performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and guide lighting teams across levels and cinematic sequences.
- Define and maintain visual quality standards for lighting.
- Collaborate with art directors, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and improve lighting workflows, tools, and pipelines.
- Ensure lighting meets both artistic vision and performance constraints.
- Provide mentorship and support to team members.
- Identify technical and creative challenges and propose solutions.
- Act as a key point of contact for lighting expertise within the team.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in real-time lighting, shading, and PBR workflows.
- Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), Frostbite, or Unity.
- Experience shipping AAA titles on current-generation consoles.
- Knowledge of HDRI capture, calibration workflows, and skydome creation.
- Understanding of color grading tools (e.g., DaVinci Resolve).
- Strong artistic eye for composition, tone, and atmosphere.
- Leadership experience or willingness to lead a team.
- Familiarity with tools like Photoshop, Nuke, or similar software is a plus.
Education
A degree in Art, Game Development, Computer Graphics, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience in game development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Paid time off and family leave policies.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Access to EA game titles and employee perks.
- Opportunities for career growth and learning.