Unreal Engine 5 – Lighting & Environment Artist Needed

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Hello, I am currently looking for someone with strong experience in Unreal Engine 5 lighting and environment setup. My project consists of a main map and a separate level instance. The instance currently has a lighting/shadow issue that makes the entire scene much darker than intended. Objectives I'm looking for someone who can: Fix the lighting and shadow issues affecting the level instance. Create a bright, warm, and welcoming atmosphere both indoors and outdoors. Make the sunlight pass naturally through the windows and illuminate the interior spaces. If possible, keep this lighting effect independent of the exterior day/night cycle, so the interiors remain consistently well lit regardless of the time of day. Achieve a clean, polished, anime-inspired visual style with soft, vibrant lighting. References I will provide reference images showing: The atmosphere I would like to achieve. The current lighting problems in the project. The overall artistic direction of the game. Additional Information None of my current developers—including myself—specialize in lighting or environment art. That's why I'm looking for someone with experience in this area who can help achieve the desired visual quality. If you have experience creating bright, atmospheric scenes in Unreal Engine 5 and know how to solve complex lighting and shadow issues, I would be happy to discuss the project with you. Thank you, and have a great day!

  • $300.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Unreal Engine
3D Rendering
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:15 to 20
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since May 20, 2025
  • France
    Pouillon1:16 AM
  • $3.2K total spent
    11 hires, 4 active
  • Tech & IT
    Small company (2-9 people)

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