Senior Lighting and Compositing Artist

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Sr. Lighting and Composting Artist to join our growing Marketing Creative Services team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis!

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

We are the in-house creative agency, Flamed, an International multidisciplinary team. We build thousands of creatives every year to support all Scopely games Marketing needs worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work primarily on Monopoly Go, a leading mobile game, where your expertise in lighting, compositing, and Visual Effects (VFX) integration will be integral. If you are a talented 3D Lighting Artist with excellent knowledge of color, lighting, composition, cinematography and image analysis, eager to learn new techniques and tools. If you hold a sense of storytelling combined with a passion for gaming, this position is for you!

• Lighting & Cinematics: Deliver exceptional quality in lighting environments, characters and cinematics
• Composting: Merging and integrating 3D Renders with VFX, Stock footage and effects
• VFX Development: Develop VFX focus on enhancing lighting, atmosphere, storytelling and dynamic pipeline
• Workflow Optimization: Work alongside the VFX Lead, on optimization strategies for workflows and pipelines
• Artistic Adaptability: Ability to adapt styles to follow Art Direction successfully
• Rendering: Create high-end renders for marketing assets, animations and flytroughs
• Technical Organization: Manage Maya files for optimal exporting and integration with Unity/Unreal
• Real-Time & Cinematic Lighting: Produce top-notch lighting scenes using Unreal Engine
  
  
  

What You Will Need:

• Technical Knowledge:
• Extensive understanding of Lighting and Rendering techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of render pipelines
• Setup of Materials and texturing
• Understanding of 3D modelling and texturing for VFX
• Ability to research and develop lighting techniques, address specific tool needs, and deal with bugs or technical challenges
• Ability to structure the workflow so that conceptual changes can be made efficiently
• Software Proficiency:
• Demonstrated experience in using both Unreal Engine and Arnold for Maya in high-level rendering projects
• Advanced knowledge of Maya
• Familiarity with renderers such as Octane (or similar)
• Additional knowledge of Cinema 4D is a plus
• Use of After Effects, Premiere Pro and the Adobe suite
• Creative Skills:
• An exceptional artistic eye and understanding of color, contrast, aesthetics, lighting principles and image analysis
• Understanding of PBR Materials and textures creation
• Attention to detail in all aspects of 3D software features
• Expertise in Color Correction and Color spaces
• Knowledge of photography and cinematography for digital art direction
• Advanced compositing skills, for blending CGI with VFX or Live Action
• Additional Skills:
• Self-motivated and comfortable working with deadlines and technical challenges
• Proactive - takes on responsibility & ownership in pushing the quality of their craft and in self-development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, working closely with other departments and colleagues
• Extensive Professional Portfolio showcasing your best 3D work
• Proficiency in English
  
  
  

Please include a portfolio website or provide links (PDF format preferred) to examples of your previous work with your application.

Make sure to indicate in your application or CV how much experience you have in the following software applications, rating from 1 to 10:

• Arnold Render
• Unreal Engine
• Maya
• After Effects
  
  
  

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About us:

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com

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