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Lighting Artist Jobs in Raleigh
Find lighting artist jobs in Raleigh from the city's top game studios. Epic Games, Red Storm Entertainment (Ubisoft), Funcom, Remedy Entertainment NA, and HB Studios all hire lighting talent across experience levels. Updated daily.
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Lighting Artist Roles in Raleigh
We curate lighting artist positions from game studios across Raleigh.
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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
Raleigh Game Studios Hiring Lighting Artists
Raleigh is home to acclaimed game studios with strong demand for lighting talent:
Epic Games
Red Storm Entertainment
Funcom
Remedy Entertainment NA
HB Studios
+ More Studios
Lighting Artist Salary Ranges in Raleigh
What lighting artist roles pay at Raleigh game studios.
Junior Lighting Artist
$45K - $60K
Lighting Artist
$62K - $82K
Senior Lighting Artist
$85K - $115K
Lead Lighting Artist
$115K+
*USD. North Carolina flat income tax of 4.75%. Raleigh has a significantly lower cost of living than West Coast markets, making salaries go considerably further.
What Raleigh Studios Look For in Lighting Artists
Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh
- Deep Unreal Engine 5 Lumen lighting expertise a strong advantage at Epic
- Portfolio showing real-time lighting at engine-feature quality
- Right to work in the US confirmed
- Epic's H-1B pathway available for senior hires
- Apply within 24 hours of posting
Lighting Artist Jobs in Raleigh FAQ
Are there lighting artist jobs in Raleigh?
Yes. Epic Games is headquartered in Cary, part of the greater Raleigh metro area, and is one of the largest game studios in the world. Unreal Engine's ongoing development drives strong demand for lighting artists who can demonstrate technical and artistic mastery of the platform.
Which studios in Raleigh hire lighting artists?
Studios hiring lighting artists in Raleigh include Epic Games, Red Storm Entertainment (Ubisoft), Funcom, Remedy Entertainment NA, and HB Studios. 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 Raleigh?
Lighting artist salaries in Raleigh: Junior Lighting Artist: $45K - $60K, Lighting Artist: $62K - $82K, Senior Lighting Artist: $85K - $115K, Lead Lighting Artist: $115K+. Raleigh and the broader Research Triangle area have a low cost of living compared to coastal cities. Epic Games in Cary NC (Raleigh metro) is one of the world's largest studios and a consistent employer of lighting talent.
Do Raleigh game studios offer visa sponsorship for lighting artists?
Epic Games offers H-1B visa sponsorship for specialized and senior roles. Epic is one of the largest game studios in the world and has established international hiring pathways. Junior positions are less likely to include sponsorship. Always check the specific listing.
How do I find lighting artist jobs in Raleigh?
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