Lighting Artist Jobs in Chicago
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Lighting Artist Roles in Chicago
We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Chicago and the surrounding region.
Junior Lighting Artist
Lighting Artist
Senior Lighting Artist
Lead Lighting Artist
Contract Lighting Artist
Remote Lighting Artist
Chicago Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists
Chicago has an active game industry with studios across AAA, AA, and indie sectors hiring lighting artists:
Chicago Roles Move Fast
Chicago game studios are competitive. Applying in the first 24-48 hours puts you ahead of most applicants. ArtBlast sends Chicago roles the moment they post.
Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Chicago
What lighting artist roles pay at Chicago game studios.
Salaries in USD. Chicago rates are the highest in the US games industry.
What Chicago Studios Look For in Lighting Artists
Chicago game studios are competitive. Here is what gets you hired.
🔷 Core Skills
- Maya and Houdini lighting pipelines
- Unreal Engine 5 lighting systems
- Frostbite and proprietary engine lighting
- HDR lighting and light baking
- Cinematic and real-time lighting workflows
- Colour science and grading
🌟 How to Stand Out in Chicago
- Shipped AAA title credits
- Breakdown reels showing lighting progression
- Experience with US studio pipelines
- Right to work in the US confirmed
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