Lighting Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">THIS IS AN ONSITE CONTRACT POSITION – Austin, TX</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">Position includes:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">RETRO STUDIOS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Working hand-in-hand with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's cutting-edge platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none">Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Creates mood through </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">lighting of</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> levels and cinematics that </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">is</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> consistent with art direction and gameplay needs. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Establishes strong color palettes, value </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">structures</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and compositions through lighting. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Adjusts post effects for level including exposure, color grading, fog, bloom, etc. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Communicates with level art and design to </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">ensure</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">lighting is achieving art and gameplay goals.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Maintain visual continuity and performance throughout the game. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Provide </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">timely</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and clear feedback to external partners on the </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">lighting of</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> levels. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

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<p><span data-contrast="auto">*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties.  The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2880],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Exceptional eye for color, value and composition expressed through lighting. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Experience lighting levels for games and dealing with the challenges caused by gameplay requirements. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Solid understanding of PBR rendering and the interaction between materials and lighting </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Understanding of</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> real</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">-</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">world lighting values and exposure, and how they affect an image. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Experience using a current generation real-time lighting engine like Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, etc. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Ability to follow concept/reference and the ability to work within a wide range of styles with minimal direction. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Is </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">s</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">elf-motivated and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">can</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> work through and solve problems. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Able to manage and organize work </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">in order to</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> meet deadlines. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Interest</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">ed</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in the study and expression of light through photography or painting is a plus. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":765,"335559991":405,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Experience using an industry standard renderer like Arnold, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="spellingerror" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"10baf29b-6386-533e-8976-869a51907742|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"spellingerror",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"spellingerror",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Renderman</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, V-</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="spellingerror">ray,</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="spellingerror"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="spellingerror">Octane</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, Mitsuba, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="spellingerror">etc</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="spellingerror">.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> is a plus. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

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<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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