About Ascendion :

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: Cinematic Lighting Artist

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Craft compelling and performative lighting for cinematic cutscenes.
• Work with other departments to solve visual and technical problems.
• Leverage existing level light and concept art to achieve art direction targets.
• Craft lighting to convey the emotional story beats which propel the game's narrative.
• Adapt to artistic or technical challenges and thrive in a dynamic production environment.
• Communicate suggestions or concerns professionally with supervisors and colleagues.
• Collaborate with the level lighting team to create a seamless player experience.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate a strong eye for the craft of lighting in games/VFX or Animated Features.
• Experience taking a shot from lighting blocking to final polish.
• Knowledge of cinematography/photography concepts and terminology.
• Ability to respond to feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 or comparable 3D authoring software.
• A passion for storytelling through lighting.

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $95000 CAD - $100,000 CAD Annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance 09-10 days/hours of paid time off

Want to change the world? Let us know.

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