People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals who work from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini, a project being developed with Square Enix; Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Project Echo for Krafton; Bifrost & Lost Rift are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We are also busy working on a VR and undisclosed projects, more information on those to come later.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new, unique experience to players worldwide.

Job Description:

• Creating compelling lighting that set up mood, tells story, and makes coherent world
• Assistance for level designers with lighting support to achieve their goals
• Design and deliver light objects and IES textures
• Creating dynamic lighting that brings life to environment
• Collaborate with FX department to create atmospheric, 3D scenes with use of right color palette and other meaningful artistic choices
• Creating high-end lighting for cut-scenes
• Innovating new techniques for next-gen hardware and work with engineers to expand the required tool-sets
• Analyzing the scene for performance issues, ensure all lights are as optimal as possible
• Working with the Tech/Engine department to fix technical lighting issues

Qualifications:

• A critical eye for environment depth from lighting point of view
• Experience with a variety of techniques and tools that helps to achieve lighting goals
• aAn understanding of performance of current console generation
• Ability to create all content needed for lighting (textures, IES, HDR maps, materials, scripts, etc.)
• Ability to work with artists, designers, and programmers to work through artistic and technical challenges
• Experience with generating light-maps, baked lighting
• Follow Unreal Engine technical news
• High work ethic and self motivated
• Passion for games
• Language: English

Preferred Skills:

• At least 2 years of video game industry experience in a related position
• Experience working with Unreal Engine is a plus
• Shipped-title experience

What we offer:

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.