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Lighting Artist Jobs in Edinburgh

Find lighting artist jobs in Edinburgh from the city's top game studios. Rockstar North, 4J Studios, Outplay Entertainment, Denki, and Tag Games all hire lighting talent across experience levels. Updated daily.

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Lighting Artist Roles in Edinburgh

We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Edinburgh.

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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

Edinburgh Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists

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

Rockstar North
4J Studios
Outplay Entertainment
Denki
Tag Games
+ More Studios

Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Edinburgh

What lighting artist roles pay at Edinburgh game studios.

Junior Lighting Artist
£28K - £38K
Lighting Artist
£40K - £55K
Senior Lighting Artist
£57K - £78K
Lead Lighting Artist
£78K+

*GBP. Scottish income tax rates apply (slightly different from England and Wales). Cost of living is significantly lower than London, making Edinburgh salaries go considerably further.

What Edinburgh Studios Look For in Lighting Artists

Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

  • Portfolio showing open-world or cinematic lighting at AAA scale
  • Rockstar-level technical quality a strong advantage
  • UK Skilled Worker Visa eligibility or existing right to work
  • Unreal Engine and proprietary engine experience
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Lighting Artist Jobs in Edinburgh FAQ

Are there lighting artist jobs in Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh is home to Rockstar North, the studio behind GTA and Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar North hires lighting artists for some of the highest-budget game productions in the world. 4J Studios and Outplay Entertainment also hire lighting talent.
Which studios in Edinburgh hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Edinburgh include Rockstar North, 4J Studios, Outplay Entertainment, Denki, and Tag Games. 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 Edinburgh?
Lighting artist salaries in Edinburgh: Junior Lighting Artist: £28K - £38K, Lighting Artist: £40K - £55K, Senior Lighting Artist: £57K - £78K, Lead Lighting Artist: £78K+. Edinburgh's lower cost of living compared to London means that a £55K senior role here has significantly more purchasing power. Rockstar North (GTA, Red Dead) is the dominant employer and one of the most prestigious studios in the world.
Do Edinburgh game studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
Non-UK/Irish nationals need a UK Skilled Worker Visa. Rockstar North has an established international hiring pipeline. Scottish income tax rates differ slightly from England. Edinburgh's lower cost of living means GBP salaries have more purchasing power than the same number in London.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Edinburgh?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh roles post, ahead of most applicants.

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