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Lighting Artist Jobs in Chicago
Find lighting artist jobs in Chicago from top game studios. Rockstar Chicago, Creative Assembly, Playground Games, Rare and more studios hire lighting artists across all levels. Updated daily.
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Lighting Artist Roles in Chicago
We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Chicago and the surrounding region.
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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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Contract Lighting Artist
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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:
Rockstar Chicago
Creative Assembly
Playground Games
Rare
Rebellion
SEGA Europe
Ubisoft Reflections
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Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Chicago
What lighting artist roles pay at Chicago game studios.
Junior Lighting Artist
$35K - $48K
Lighting Artist
$50K - $68K
Senior Lighting Artist
$70K - $95K
Lead Lighting Artist
$90K - $120K
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
Lighting Artist Jobs in Chicago FAQ
Are there lighting artist jobs in Chicago?
Yes. Chicago has an active game industry market with studios hiring lighting artists across junior, mid, and senior levels. Studios including Rockstar Chicago, Creative Assembly, Playground Games hire lighting artists regularly. ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs in Chicago daily and sends them directly to your inbox.
Which studios in Chicago hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Chicago include Rockstar Chicago, Creative Assembly, Playground Games, Rare, Rebellion, SEGA Europe, Ubisoft Reflections. Roles range from junior to lead level across AAA, AA, and indie studios.
What is the salary for a lighting artist in Chicago?
Junior Lighting Artist: $35K - $48K. Lighting Artist: $50K - $68K. Senior Lighting Artist: $70K - $95K. Lead Lighting Artist: $90K - $120K. Salaries in USD. Chicago rates are the highest in the US games industry.
Do Chicago studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
Non-US and non-Irish applicants require a Skilled Worker visa. Larger studios can sponsor. EU applicants need a work visa following Brexit.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Chicago?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags Chicago 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 Chicago roles post, ahead of most applicants.