# Expression of Interest - Realtime Lighting Technical Director

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Agbo is hiring. Negotiable · Gig · Human.

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## Summary

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Company | Agbo |
| Budget | Negotiable |
| Type | Gig |
| Worker | Human |
| Posted | 2026-07-29 |
| Apply | https://www.jobsingames.com/jobs/agbo_expression-of-interest-realtime-lighting-technical-director_1418fc73 |
| Company page | https://www.jobsingames.com/companies/agbo |

## Description

About the Company:
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame . The studio’s projects include Academy Award–winning Everything Everywhere All at Once , Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction , and Prime Video’s visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026.
AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary , both part of the Extraction universe , as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo , a prequel to the iconic franchise. The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man , starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday , which will be released December 18, 2026. AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year. Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios.
About the Position:
AGBO is seeking a talented Realtime Lighting Technical Director to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team. The Lighting Technical Director will be responsible for developing and implementing high-quality lighting within Unreal Engine to achieve a photorealistic or stylized look based on project requirements. This role requires a strong artistic eye, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
This is an Expression of Interest role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with CG Supervisor to create compelling lighting solutions in Unreal Engine.
- Set up, adjust, and refine lighting rigs, post-process effects, and shading to match live-action plates, concept art, or reference materials.
- Utilize Unreal Engine’s lighting tools, including Lumen, and occasionally Path Tracing (speed is a priority), to achieve the desired visual fidelity.
- Optimize lighting setups for real-time rendering while maintaining high-quality results through an extensive use of CVARs.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of CG elements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical lighting challenges to maintain production efficiency.
- Maintain a high level of detail and realism while meeting production deadlines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in lighting for real-time environments, feature films, television, or high-end commercials.
- Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5’s lighting and rendering workflows.
- Virtual Art Department Experience.
- Experience with real-time lighting techniques, including dynamic, static, and hybrid lighting solutions.
- Understanding of physically based rendering (PBR) workflows and real-time shading.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine’s Blueprints and material system is a plus.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Blueprint scripting is a plus.
- Ability to take direction and iterate based on feedback while maintaining artistic quality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with compositing software (Nuke) is a plus.
- Experience with Arnold (Houdini, Maya) is a plus.
- AAA gaming experience is a plus.
- Houdini / USD skills are a plus.
Additional Information:
- This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension based on project needs.
- This is an Expression of Interest role. You will be contacted onc

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