Lead Lighting Artist

Minimum 8 years of experience in the video games industry, including at least one shipped AAA title.

Proven experience as a Lead Lighting Artist, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent.

Deep knowledge of performance and optimization for real-time lighting.

Solid understanding of PBR concepts and real-time rendering techniques.

Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.

A portfolio that demonstrates a deep knowledge of core artistic principles such as color theory and composition, as well as the ability to convey emotion and tell stories through light.

The application window for this position will close by 04/30/2026.

This job requires working in Boston, US.

Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.

Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states:

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

Health & Well-Being

CD PROJEKT RED

is looking for a

Lead Lighting Artist

to join our studio in Boston to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. In this role you will bring your expertise, leadership skills, attention to detail, and passion for telling stories through cinematic and emotionally engaging lighting to build and lead a team of exceptional lighting artists.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead the Lighting Team to deliver high-quality, emotionally engaging cinematic lighting.

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our

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Beyond the Game Blog

where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!