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Lighting Artist Jobs in Los Angeles
Find lighting artist jobs in Los Angeles from top game studios. Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Riot Games, Santa Monica Studio and more studios hire lighting artists across all levels. Updated daily.
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Lighting Artist Roles in Los Angeles
We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists
Los Angeles has an active game industry with studios across AAA, AA, and indie sectors hiring lighting artists:
Naughty Dog
Insomniac Games
Riot Games
Santa Monica Studio
EA Los Angeles
Activision Blizzard
NetEase LA
+ More
Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Los Angeles
What lighting artist roles pay at Los Angeles game studios.
Junior Lighting Artist
$45K - $62K
Lighting Artist
$65K - $88K
Senior Lighting Artist
$90K - $120K
Lead Lighting Artist
$115K - $145K
Salaries in USD. LA rates are among the highest in the US games industry.
What Los Angeles Studios Look For in Lighting Artists
Los Angeles game studios are competitive. Here is what gets you hired.
🔷 Core Skills
- Maya lighting rigs and tools
- Unreal Engine Lumen and lighting systems
- HDR and HDRI workflows
- VFX lighting integration
- Ray tracing and global illumination
- Color grading and look development
🌟 How to Stand Out in Los Angeles
- Portfolio showing day/night lighting cycles
- Breakdown reels with before/after comparisons
- Experience with cinematic lighting for cutscenes
- Knowledge of both real-time and pre-rendered pipelines
Lighting Artist Jobs in Los Angeles FAQ
Are there lighting artist jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles has an active game industry market with studios hiring lighting artists across junior, mid, and senior levels. Studios including Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Riot Games hire lighting artists regularly. ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs in Los Angeles daily and sends them directly to your inbox.
Which studios in Los Angeles hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Los Angeles include Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Riot Games, Santa Monica Studio, EA Los Angeles, Activision Blizzard, NetEase LA. Roles range from junior to lead level across AAA, AA, and indie studios.
What is the salary for a lighting artist in Los Angeles?
Junior Lighting Artist: $45K - $62K. Lighting Artist: $65K - $88K. Senior Lighting Artist: $90K - $120K. Lead Lighting Artist: $115K - $145K. Salaries in USD. LA rates are among the highest in the US games industry.
Do Los Angeles studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
No state visa sponsorship required for US citizens. International hires need a work visa (H-1B or O-1).
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Los Angeles?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles roles post, ahead of most applicants.