Lighting Artist Jobs in Toronto – Game Studios Hiring

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Lighting Artist Jobs in Toronto

Find lighting artist jobs in Toronto from the city’s top game studios. Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive, Saber Interactive Toronto, Digital Extremes, and Jam City Toronto all hire lighting talent across experience levels. Updated daily.

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Lighting Artist Roles in Toronto

We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Toronto.

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Junior Lighting Artist

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Lighting Artist

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Senior Lighting Artist

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Lead Lighting Artist

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Cinematic Lighting Artist

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Environment Lighting Artist

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Real-Time Lighting Artist

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VFX Lighting Artist

Toronto Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists

Toronto is home to acclaimed game studios with strong demand for lighting talent:

Ubisoft Toronto
Behaviour Interactive
Saber Interactive Toronto
Digital Extremes
Jam City Toronto
+ More Studios

Toronto Lighting Roles Fill Fast

Ubisoft Toronto and Behaviour Interactive post lighting roles regularly. Toronto studios hire internationally via Global Talent Stream. Apply the same day roles go live.

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Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Toronto

What lighting artist roles pay at Toronto game studios.

Junior Lighting Artist
CAD $48K – $62K
Lighting Artist
CAD $65K – $85K
Senior Lighting Artist
CAD $90K – $118K
Lead Lighting Artist
CAD $118K+

*CAD. Ontario provincial income tax applies. Toronto has a higher cost of living than Montreal but strong studio density.

What Toronto Studios Look For in Lighting Artists

Toronto game studios are highly competitive. Here is what gets you hired.

💡 Core Lighting Skills

  • Maya and Houdini lighting workflows
  • HDR lighting and image-based lighting
  • Ray tracing and global illumination
  • Real-time lighting in Unreal Engine
  • Cinematic lighting for cutscenes

🎮 Engine and Pipeline

  • Unreal Engine 5 Lumen experience
  • Unity HDRP lighting pipelines
  • VFX lighting and compositing
  • Perforce version control
  • Technical spec adherence

⭐ What Toronto Studios Specifically Want

  • Shipped title credits with lighting focus
  • Portfolio showing cinematic and in-game lighting
  • Experience with both day and night lighting scenarios
  • Cross-discipline collaboration skills
  • Strong color theory and visual composition

💡 How to Stand Out in Toronto

  • Cinematic and real-time lighting portfolio
  • Unreal Engine 5 Lumen and Unity HDRP experience
  • Right to work in Canada or Global Talent Stream eligibility
  • Experience with live-service or AAA title pipelines
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Lighting Artist Jobs in Toronto FAQ

Are there lighting artist jobs in Toronto?
Yes. Toronto is home to Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight), Digital Extremes (Warframe), and Saber Interactive. These studios hire lighting artists consistently, with demand across cinematic and real-time disciplines.
Which studios in Toronto hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Toronto include Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive, Saber Interactive Toronto, Digital Extremes, and Jam City Toronto. The city has a growing and established game industry presence with consistent demand for experienced lighting talent across real-time and cinematic disciplines.
What is the salary for a lighting artist in Toronto?
Lighting artist salaries in Toronto: Junior Lighting Artist: CAD $48K – $62K, Lighting Artist: CAD $65K – $85K, Senior Lighting Artist: CAD $90K – $118K, Lead Lighting Artist: CAD $118K+. Toronto is Canada’s largest city and a major game development hub. The Global Talent Stream and OINP make it one of the more accessible cities in North America for international game art talent.
Do Toronto game studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
International candidates can use the Global Talent Stream for fast-tracked Canadian work permits. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) provides an additional pathway for those seeking permanent residency. Most major studios assist with the process.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Toronto?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags Toronto roles specifically. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new Toronto roles post, ahead of most applicants.

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