Lighting Artist Jobs in Warsaw – Game Studios Hiring

Warsaw ยท Updated Daily

Lighting Artist Jobs in Warsaw

Find lighting artist jobs in Warsaw from the city’s top game studios. CD Projekt Red, Techland, People Can Fly, Flying Wild Hog, and 11 bit studios all hire lighting talent across experience levels. Updated daily.

Get Warsaw Lighting Artist Jobs Daily

$5/month ยท Cancel anytime

Lighting Artist Roles in Warsaw

We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Warsaw.

๐Ÿ”†

Junior Lighting Artist

โญ

Lighting Artist

๐ŸŒŸ

Senior Lighting Artist

๐Ÿ‘‘

Lead Lighting Artist

๐ŸŽฌ

Cinematic Lighting Artist

๐ŸŒ

Environment Lighting Artist

๐ŸŽฎ

Real-Time Lighting Artist

๐Ÿ’ก

VFX Lighting Artist

Warsaw Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists

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

CD Projekt Red
Techland
People Can Fly
Flying Wild Hog
11 bit studios
+ More Studios

Warsaw Lighting Roles Fill Fast

CD Projekt Red (The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077) is one of the most prestigious studios in the world. Warsaw roles attract global applicants. Apply the same day they post.

Warsaw roles flagged daily
Discord live alerts
Salary info included
Subscribe Now – $5/month

Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Warsaw

What lighting artist roles pay at Warsaw game studios.

Junior Lighting Artist
80K – 100K PLN
Lighting Artist
100K – 140K PLN
Senior Lighting Artist
140K – 200K PLN
Lead Lighting Artist
200K+ PLN

*PLN. Flat 12% income tax up to 120K PLN, then 32%. EU citizens work freely. Non-EU nationals need a work permit (most studios sponsor). Warsaw has a significantly lower cost of living than Western European cities.

What Warsaw Studios Look For in Lighting Artists

Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw

  • Portfolio showing photorealistic open-world or cinematic lighting
  • CD Projekt Red-level quality breakdowns a strong advantage
  • EU work authorization or Polish work permit sponsorship available
  • Unreal Engine 5 and REDengine familiarity
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Lighting Artist Jobs in Warsaw FAQ

Are there lighting artist jobs in Warsaw?
Yes. Warsaw is home to CD Projekt Red, one of the most celebrated game studios in the world. Techland (Dying Light), People Can Fly (Outriders), and Flying Wild Hog also hire lighting artists. Warsaw has become one of Europe’s most important game development hubs.
Which studios in Warsaw hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Warsaw include CD Projekt Red, Techland, People Can Fly, Flying Wild Hog, and 11 bit studios. 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 Warsaw?
Lighting artist salaries in Warsaw: Junior Lighting Artist: 80K – 100K PLN, Lighting Artist: 100K – 140K PLN, Senior Lighting Artist: 140K – 200K PLN, Lead Lighting Artist: 200K+ PLN. Warsaw has one of the best cost-of-living to salary ratios of any major game dev city in Europe. CD Projekt Red (The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077) is one of the most prestigious studios in the world and a consistent employer of senior lighting talent.
Do Warsaw game studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
EU citizens can work freely in Poland. Non-EU nationals need a Polish work permit โ€” most major studios including CD Projekt Red actively sponsor work permits for qualified candidates. The cost of living advantage makes Warsaw salaries highly competitive in real terms.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Warsaw?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags Warsaw 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 Warsaw roles post, ahead of most applicants.

Get Warsaw Lighting Artist Jobs in Your Inbox

Join 8,000+ artists getting curated game art jobs delivered every morning. Never miss a Warsaw studio opening again.

Warsaw roles flagged daily
Discord live alerts
Direct apply links
Subscribe Now – $5/month

Cancel anytime. No contracts.