Talent.com
This job offer is not available in your country.
Cinematics & Lighting Artist - Talent Pool (APAC)

Cinematics & Lighting Artist - Talent Pool (APAC)

SideAuckland, Auckland, NZ
13 days ago
Job type
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development. Discover opportunities in Asia, North America, South America, Europe, and beyond.

Experience our side of life! For more information, visit  www.side.inc

About This Opportunity

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.

How We Keep You Engaged

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.

Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cinematic sequences that drive storytelling and enhance emotional engagement.
  • Create dynamic and realistic lighting setups to elevate the visual quality and mood of game environments and cinematics.
  • Collaborate closely with directors, animators, and environment artists to ensure consistency in artistic vision and technical execution.
  • Optimize lighting for performance while maintaining artistic quality across platforms.
  • Use game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity to integrate cinematics and lighting into the gameplay experience seamlessly.
  • Debug and troubleshoot lighting and cinematic-related issues throughout the development pipeline.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to push the boundaries of cinematic and lighting techniques in games.

Experience :

  • 3+ years of professional experience in cinematics or lighting for video games, film, or animation.
  • Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR / AR.
  • Technical Skills :
  • Proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including tools for cinematic and lighting implementation.
  • Strong understanding of lighting techniques, color theory, and composition.
  • Familiarity with post-processing effects and rendering pipelines.
  • Experience with tools like Maya, Blender, or other 3D applications for scene setup.
  • Artistic Skills :
  • Strong sense of mood, atmosphere, and storytelling through lighting and camera work.
  • Ability to balance technical constraints with artistic vision.
  • Collaboration Skills :
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with experience integrating feedback into iterative processes.
  • Ability to work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve cohesive results.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience with real-time ray tracing and global illumination technologies.
  • Familiarity with visual scripting systems like Unreal Engine’s Sequencer.
  • Background in film or animation cinematography.
  • Knowledge of procedural lighting workflows or volumetric effects.
  • Note : Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

    Requirements

    Experience :

  • 3+ years of professional experience in cinematics or lighting for video games, film, or animation.
  • Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR / AR.
  • Technical Skills :

  • Proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including tools for cinematic and lighting implementation.
  • Strong understanding of lighting techniques, color theory, and composition.
  • Familiarity with post-processing effects and rendering pipelines.
  • Experience with tools like Maya, Blender, or other 3D applications for scene setup.
  • Artistic Skills :

  • Strong sense of mood, atmosphere, and storytelling through lighting and camera work.
  • Ability to balance technical constraints with artistic vision.
  • Collaboration Skills :

  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with experience integrating feedback into iterative processes.
  • Ability to work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve cohesive results.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience with real-time ray tracing and global illumination technologies.
  • Familiarity with visual scripting systems like Unreal Engine’s Sequencer.
  • Background in film or animation cinematography.
  • Knowledge of procedural lighting workflows or volumetric effects.
  • Note : Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Lighting Artist Apac • Auckland, Auckland, NZ

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Media & Production Lead

    Media & Production Lead

    Kumeu Film StudiosAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
    Be among the first to hear about opportunities at Kumeū Film Studios.We are building world-class facilities, focusing on hands-on education experiences, and growing into a comprehensive content and...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Senior Video Lead

    Senior Video Lead

    EnvatoWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    Senior Video Lead role at Envato.The role involves owning video production across the creative studio, leading the full production process from concepts and scripts through to editing, sound, and m...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Music Composer - Remote Project

    Music Composer - Remote Project

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    Be among the first 25 applicants.This opportunity is for a skilled music composer to transform prepared lyrics into a fully produced song for a personal project. The ideal candidate will have a stro...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    2D Animator – Remote

    2D Animator – Remote

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    Be among the first 25 applicants.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This opportunity is ideal for a skilled 2D animator interested in contributing to a unique personal pr...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence 2026

    Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence 2026

    Auckland MuseumAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
    Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence 2026.Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Auckland War Memorial Museum : Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas.Auckland ...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence 2026

    Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence 2026

    Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland MuseumAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
    Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence 2026.Auckland War Memorial Museum : Connecting through stories of people, lands and seas. Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and her...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Video Editor – Instagram Clips

    Video Editor – Instagram Clips

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    Video Editor – Instagram Clips.This opportunity is ideal for a creative video editor interested in crafting engaging short-form content for social media. The project centers on editing and producing...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    Animation / Technical Animator - Talent Pool (APAC)

    Animation / Technical Animator - Talent Pool (APAC)

    SideAuckland, Auckland, NZ
    Quick Apply
    Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Sid...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
    • Promoted
    2D Animator – Freelance

    2D Animator – Freelance

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    This role is ideal for a highly skilled 2D animator with a strong portfolio in fluid animation, seeking to contribute to a feature film project. The primary focus is animating a company logo and rel...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Beauty Therapist

    Beauty Therapist

    shree radhey limitedManukau City, Auckland, New Zealand
    SHREE RADHEY LIMITED is looking for two skilled and passionate Beauty Therapists to join our team.The ideal candidates will have experience in providing professional beauty treatments, excellent cu...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
    • Promoted
    Video Editor – Freelance

    Video Editor – Freelance

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    This remote position is ideal for a creative professional with a passion for video editing, social media, and content management, looking to contribute to meaningful conversations and initiatives.T...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    SANDWICH ARTIST

    SANDWICH ARTIST

    VAJRA NZ LTD T / A SUBWAY EDEN QUARTERAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
    VAJRA NZ LTD T / A SUBWAY EDEN QUARTER is looking for TWO motivated and committed.Restaurant in Auckland, NEW ZEALAND.We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week with a pay rate between $24.You will ...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Remarkable AI Expert

    Remarkable AI Expert

    Remarkable AIWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    Become a Customer Support Expert for brands you love.Chatdesk (DBA Remarkable AI) Experts are freelance customer support agents who help companies provide the best support for their customers throu...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Freelance 3D Animator – Remote

    Freelance 3D Animator – Remote

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    This role involves creating a short, cartoon-style 3D animation for a project.The animation centers on a main character engaged in a comedic battle with a persistent fly in his room, using exaggera...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Solutions Architect

    Solutions Architect

    VistaWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    In this Solutions Architect role, you'll be providing technical consultancy and code architecture services to diverse technical and operational teams in Vista, to ensure the ongoing technical quali...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Freelance 2D Animator – Sports Brand

    Freelance 2D Animator – Sports Brand

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    Join an exciting project to produce a high-impact, advanced 2D animation commercial for a leading sports brand.This opportunity is remote and project-based, with the potential for future collaborat...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    2D Animator – Project based

    2D Animator – Project based

    TwineWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    This remote role involves contributing to a series of ongoing animation projects as a 2D animator.You will be responsible for creating engaging 2D animations, typically 60 to 90 seconds in length.T...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Creative Director

    Creative Director

    Alex & SloaneWorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
    We believe in creativity that drives growth; work that not only looks beautiful but moves people and builds momentum.With clients across Australia and New Zealand, we’re shaping an agency where str...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago