Lighting Artist Jobs in Montreal – Game Studios Hiring

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Lighting Artist Jobs in Montreal

Find lighting artist jobs in Montreal from the city’s top game studios. Ubisoft Montreal, Eidos Montreal, WB Games Montreal, Behaviour Interactive, and Gameloft Montreal all hire lighting talent across experience levels. Updated daily.

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Lighting Artist Roles in Montreal

We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Montreal.

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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

Montreal Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists

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

Ubisoft Montreal
Eidos Montreal
WB Games Montreal
Behaviour Interactive
Gameloft Montreal
+ More Studios

Montreal Lighting Roles Fill Fast

Montreal has more game studios per capita than almost anywhere in the world. Ubisoft, Eidos, and WB all post regularly. Roles fill fast — apply the same day.

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Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Montreal

What lighting artist roles pay at Montreal game studios.

Junior Lighting Artist
CAD $48K – $62K
Lighting Artist
CAD $65K – $85K
Senior Lighting Artist
CAD $88K – $115K
Lead Lighting Artist
CAD $115K+

*CAD. Montreal has a large francophone population; French language skills are valued at some studios though not always required.

What Montreal Studios Look For in Lighting Artists

Montreal 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 Montreal 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 Montreal

  • Portfolio showing cinematic and real-time lighting
  • Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary engine experience
  • French language skills a bonus at some studios
  • Right to work in Canada or eligibility under Global Talent Stream
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Lighting Artist Jobs in Montreal FAQ

Are there lighting artist jobs in Montreal?
Yes. Montreal has one of the highest concentrations of game studios in the world. Ubisoft Montreal alone is one of the largest game studios globally. Eidos Montreal, WB Games Montreal, and Behaviour Interactive all hire lighting artists regularly.
Which studios in Montreal hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Montreal include Ubisoft Montreal, Eidos Montreal, WB Games Montreal, Behaviour Interactive, and Gameloft Montreal. 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 Montreal?
Lighting artist salaries in Montreal: Junior Lighting Artist: CAD $48K – $62K, Lighting Artist: CAD $65K – $85K, Senior Lighting Artist: CAD $88K – $115K, Lead Lighting Artist: CAD $115K+. Montreal offers one of the most accessible international hiring pipelines in the games industry. The Global Talent Stream processes work permits in as little as 2 weeks for eligible applicants.
Do Montreal game studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
Montreal is one of Canada’s main game dev hubs. International hires can use the Global Talent Stream for fast-tracked work permits. Most major studios including Ubisoft and WB Games actively hire internationally and assist with the immigration process.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Montreal?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags Montreal 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 Montreal roles post, ahead of most applicants.

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