Shading Artist

The Lighting Artist and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders) is a specialized creative and technical role focused on achieving hyper-realistic visual excellence for premium automotive and product portfolios. Operating at the core of our high-end real-time production pipelines, you will leverage Unreal Engine to architect, configure, and optimize advanced light rigs and Physically Based Rendering (PBR) material networks. This role demands a unique combination of a photographer’s eye for atmospheric composition and a technical artist’s mastery of real-time performance constraints. Based out of our modern Munich hub, you will work hand-in-hand with Art Directors and technical developers to translate raw 3D assets into breathtaking, photorealistic stills and cinematic sequences that push the boundaries of modern brand storytelling. Serviceplan Group Job Overview : Lighting Artist & Shading Artist Parameter Specification Details Company Name Serviceplan Group SE & Co. KG Job Title Lighting and Shading Artist Unreal (all genders) Employment Type Full-Time Permanent Position (Freelance applications also explicitly welcomed) Work Model On-site / Hybrid Options available within corporate frameworks Location Munich (München), Germany Required Experience 4+ years of production experience, ideally in automotive visualization Primary Software Unreal Engine, Maya, 3ds Max, V-Ray Language Skills Very good German and English skills (both written and spoken) required Salary Range (Est.) €62,000 – €84,000 gross/annum (Based on experience, profile, and contract type) Submission Requirement Mandatory inclusion of an up-to-date Showreel or Portfolio Application Policy Exclusively accepted via the official Serviceplan Career Portal About Serviceplan Group :: Serviceplan is Europe’s largest independent, partner-managed agency group. Founded on the integrated principle of the “House of Communication,” we unite creation, technology, media, and data seamlessly under one roof. Our modern office in Munich serves as a vibrant, international creative ecosystem handling high-profile national and global accounts that shape modern cultural and corporate conversations. We operate on a strict, universal first-name basis (Duzen) across every tier of the organization—from incoming interns directly to the executive management board. This horizontal communication architecture eliminates archaic corporate friction, reduces distance, builds authentic trust, and fosters an environment where bold, experimental artistry can flourish. We treat diversity as a core creative asset and maintain an inclusive workspace where equal opportunity is actively practiced. What Awaits You: Detailed Roles & Responsibilities As a Lighting and Shading Artist at Serviceplan, you are the final arbiter of visual quality before an asset goes live. Your core operational responsibilities will include: Visual Execution & Look Development Pipeline & Team Collaboration What We Expect From You: Profile & Qualifications The ideal candidate brings a fine art perspective to a deeply technical runtime environment. We evaluate candidates based on the following professional benchmarks: Production Experience & Core Technical Competencies Mindset & System Literacy What We Offer: Professional Growth, Flexibility, & Benefits At Serviceplan Group, we invest heavily in our human capital by providing a holistic benefit system designed to optimize personal well-being and clear the path for upward career trajectories. Onboarding & Mentorship Your integration begins with an intensive onboarding experience. By pairing personal face-to-face mentorship from senior team members with clear digital onboarding paths, we guarantee you have immediate, frictionless access to our technical infrastructure, scene assets, and project archives. Continuing Campus Education Your development is central to our success. Through our internal Campus Training Program, you can routinely expand your technical capabilities, structural methodologies, and personal leadership skills. We also offer fully subsidized corporate language courses and routine professional coaching sessions. Flexible Life Integration We adapt our job structures to your life, not the other way around. Benefit from highly flexible working hours, reliable Mobile Office (remote/hybrid work) frameworks, and creative Job-Sharing models designed to let you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Wellness, Mobility, & Team Culture We support your health and active mobility by providing an extensive corporate sports network alongside attractive agency bicycle and e-bike leasing programs. Furthermore, we build true team connection via routine after-work gatherings, corporate celebrations, and collaborative team-building events. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Promise “We aim to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all expressions of diversity are recognized, valued, and utilized as a profound creative asset for our agency group.” Serviceplan Group explicitly reviews all incoming application documents entirely free from bias regarding gender identity, age, race, nationality, social background, disability, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. We are deeply committed to driving equal opportunity and actively encourage candidates from historically underrepresented or marginalized groups to apply. Mandatory Application Security Protocol To ensure your personal data remains completely safe during the recruitment process, please adhere strictly to our secure communications protocols: Serviceplan Group hiring Lighting Artist & Shading Artist Apply now See open roles Explore More Lighting Artist