Lighting Artist Jobs in New York – Game Studios Hiring

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Lighting Artist Jobs in New York

Find lighting artist jobs in New York from the city’s top game studios. Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, 2K Games, Nickelodeon Games, and Larian Studios NY all hire lighting talent across experience levels. Updated daily.

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Lighting Artist Roles in New York

We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across New York.

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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

New York Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists

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

Rockstar Games
Take-Two Interactive
2K Games
Nickelodeon Games
Larian Studios NY
+ More Studios

New York Lighting Roles Fill Fast

Rockstar Games and Take-Two are headquartered in New York. These roles attract global applicants — apply within 24-48 hours to be in the first wave.

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Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in New York

What lighting artist roles pay at New York game studios.

Junior Lighting Artist
$48K – $62K
Lighting Artist
$65K – $88K
Senior Lighting Artist
$92K – $125K
Lead Lighting Artist
$125K+

*USD. New York state income tax up to 10.9% plus NYC city tax up to 3.876%. High cost of living, particularly housing.

What New York Studios Look For in Lighting Artists

New York 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 New York 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 New York

  • Portfolio with shipped AAA lighting credits
  • Cinematic and real-time lighting breakdowns
  • Right to work in the US confirmed
  • Experience with large production teams
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Lighting Artist Jobs in New York FAQ

Are there lighting artist jobs in New York?
Yes. New York is home to Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, and 2K Games, all of which hire lighting artists for AAA titles. Larian Studios NY and Nickelodeon Games round out the market with demand across experience levels.
Which studios in New York hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in New York include Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, 2K Games, Nickelodeon Games, and Larian Studios NY. 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 New York?
Lighting artist salaries in New York: Junior Lighting Artist: $48K – $62K, Lighting Artist: $65K – $88K, Senior Lighting Artist: $92K – $125K, Lead Lighting Artist: $125K+. New York has some of the highest game art salaries in the US, but state and city income taxes and high housing costs significantly affect take-home pay.
Do New York game studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
Larger New York studios including Rockstar and Take-Two offer H-1B visa sponsorship for specialized and senior roles. Junior positions typically require existing US work authorization. Always check the specific job listing for visa eligibility.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in New York?
ArtBlast curates lighting artist jobs daily and flags New York 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 New York roles post, ahead of most applicants.

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