Lead Lighting Artist
HousemarqueHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Posted September 24, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Housemarque, established in 1995 in Helsinki, is Finland's longest-standing game studio renowned for developing high-quality games with a focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence. As part of PlayStation Studios, the company has released critically acclaimed titles like Returnal on PlayStation 5. Housemarque offers an ideal environment for talented individuals passionate about self-development and gaming.
Job Description
Housemarque is a Nordic game studio looking for a talented Lead Lighting Artist to join their team. The role involves maintaining consistent lighting quality, guiding the lighting department, and creating beautiful real-time visuals for their award-winning game, Returnal. The studio values work-life balance, employee development, and a collaborative culture.
Requirements
- Shipped at least one PC/Console title as Lead Lighting Artist
- 8+ years of experience in AAA game development
- Expert knowledge of real-time lighting techniques and physically based rendering (PBR)
- Strong experience with node-based shaders related to lighting
- Good understanding of scripting for lighting interactions
- Deep understanding of how lighting supports gameplay, storytelling, and mood
- Ability to optimize lighting for performance and memory budgets
- Strong eye for aesthetics, color theory, and composition
- Fluent written and verbal English skills
- Genuine passion for video games
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits
- Healthcare
- Nordic work-life balance
