Lighting Artist Jobs in Austin – Game Studios Hiring

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Lighting Artist Jobs in Austin

Find lighting artist jobs in Austin from the city’s top game studios. EA/BioWare Austin, ZeniMax Online Studios, Certain Affinity, Retro Studios, Riot Games Austin, and Playful Studios all hire lighting talent across experience levels. Updated daily.

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Lighting Artist Roles in Austin

We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Austin.

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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

Austin Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists

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

EA/BioWare Austin
ZeniMax Online Studios
Certain Affinity
Retro Studios
Riot Games Austin
Playful Studios
+ More Studios

Austin Lighting Roles Fill Fast

Austin has no state income tax, which makes salaries go further. Apply within 24-48 hours — EA/BioWare Austin and ZeniMax roles fill fast.

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Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Austin

What lighting artist roles pay at Austin game studios.

Junior Lighting Artist
$45K – $62K
Lighting Artist
$65K – $85K
Senior Lighting Artist
$88K – $115K
Lead Lighting Artist
$112K+

*USD. No Washington state income tax, which effectively increases take-home pay vs other US markets.

What Austin Studios Look For in Lighting Artists

Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin

  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen, Nanite)
  • Familiarity with proprietary Xbox/PlayStation pipelines
  • Right to work in the US confirmed
  • Portfolio with cinematic lighting breakdowns
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Lighting Artist Jobs in Austin FAQ

Are there lighting artist jobs in Austin?
Yes. Austin is one of the strongest game industry cities in the US. EA/BioWare Austin, ZeniMax Online Studios, Certain Affinity, Retro Studios, and Riot Games Austin all hire lighting artists across experience levels, with particular demand for real-time and cinematic lighting expertise.
Which studios in Austin hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Austin include EA/BioWare Austin, ZeniMax Online Studios, Certain Affinity, Retro Studios, Riot Games Austin, and Playful 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 Austin?
Lighting artist salaries in Austin: Junior Lighting Artist: $45K – $62K, Lighting Artist: $65K – $85K, Senior Lighting Artist: $88K – $115K, Lead Lighting Artist: $112K+. Austin has no state income tax, which meaningfully improves real compensation vs equivalent LA or SF salaries.
Do Austin game studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
Some Austin studios offer H-1B visa sponsorship for senior and specialized lighting roles. Several Austin studios sponsor senior roles including international hires for specialized positions. Junior positions rarely include sponsorship. Always confirm visa eligibility in the specific job listing.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Austin?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags Austin 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 Austin roles post, ahead of most applicants.

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