HundredStar Games Senior Lighting Artist | London
Job Overview Key Employment Overview Feature Details Company Name HundredStar Games Job Title Senior Lighting Artist Location Hackney Wick, London (Greater London), UK Job Type Full-Time / Permanent Salary Range Competitive / Based on Experience (Typically £65,000 – £90,000+ for Senior roles in London) Work Model Hybrid (In-studio: Tue–Thu Industry Video Game Development / Interactive Entertainment Reporting To Lead Lighting Artist About the Company Culture HundredStar Games isn’t just another studio; it’s a deliberate evolution in game development. The founders have pivoted from large-scale corporate environments to create a space where sharing vulnerability and treating people well are core values. At Hundred Star, leadership is encouraged at all levels. You aren’t just an executor of tasks; you are a creative stakeholder. The studio’s philosophy centers on: The Role: Senior Lighting Artist As a Senior Lighting Artist, you will be the architect of mood, atmosphere, and visual clarity. Your work sits at the intersection of Art, Design, and Technology. You will be responsible for defining the “look” of the world, ensuring that the player feels the weight of the narrative through the subtle manipulation of photons. 1. Real-Time Environment & Cinematic Lighting Your primary focus will be the creation of stunning real-time lighting across diverse environments. You will bridge the gap between gameplay and cinematics, ensuring a seamless transition that never breaks player immersion. Whether it’s a high-octane action sequence or a quiet, character-driven narrative moment, your lighting will dictate the emotional resonance of the scene. 2. Narrative and Gameplay Readability Lighting in games is more than just aesthetics; it is a functional tool. You will use value, color, and contrast to guide the player’s eye, subtly highlighting objectives while shrouding mysteries in shadow. You will prototype visual targets that serve as a north star for the rest of the development team. 3. Technical Integration and Optimization A Senior Lighting Artist at HundredStar Games must be as technical as they are artistic. You will: Detailed Responsibilities Requirements & Qualifications Essential Experience Software Proficiency Soft Skills Comprehensive Benefits Package HundredStar Games believes that a well-supported artist is a creative artist. Their benefits package is designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being. Health & Wellbeing Financial & Security Social & Culture Why Join HundredStar Games? In a landscape often dominated by massive, sprawling studios where individual voices can get lost, Hundred Star Games offers a return to craftsmanship and community. You will be working directly with the visionaries who defined the modern action-adventure genre. The hybrid work model ensures you have the collaborative energy of a shared studio space in London’s creative Hackney Wick, while maintaining the flexibility of remote work for deep-focus days. The studio is currently in an exciting growth phase. As a Senior Lighting Artist, you aren’t just filling a seat; you are helping build the culture and the technical foundation of a studio that is poised to release some of the most anticipated games of the decade. More Jobs HundredStar Games Senior Lighting Artist | London Apply now See open roles
