Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game " Poppy Playtime" . This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands. To give a taste of our brand's popularity, more than 100 billion YouTube views of Poppy Playtime related content have occurred since the game's launch 4 years ago.

About Mob Entertainment Mob Entertainment is the indie studio behind Poppy Playtime, the iconic horror puzzle franchise beloved by millions worldwide. We build worlds defined by atmosphere, tension, and visual craft — and lighting is at the heart of that experience. The Role We're looking for a Senior Lighting Artist to join the Poppy Playtime team.

You'll be responsible for crafting the atmospheric, dread-soaked lighting that defines the Playtime Co. experience. From flickering factory floors to pitch-black vents, you'll set the emotional tone of every space players enter — working closely with art direction, environment, and VFX teams to bring each chapter to life.

Responsibilities

Design and implement optimized baked-lighting across all game environments, leveraging Unreal Engine’s GPU Lightmass workflows alongside selective stationary lighting to drive mood, tension, and narrative through light and shadow.

Requirements

10+ years of games industry experience with at least three shipped titles Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 lighting and GPU Lightmass pipeline Strong understanding of real-world lighting, photography, and cinematography principles Proven ability to create horror, suspense, or atmospheric lighting styles Experience optimizing lighting for real-time performance on PC and console Solid communication and collaboration skills in a remote-first environment

Nice To Have

Familiarity with the Poppy Playtime universe and its visual language Experience with dynamic lighting and scripted cinematic sequences Background in Environment Art or Cinematics Knowledge of color theory and LUT pipeline for semi-stylized, PBR games Experience mentoring or leading a lighting team Passion for the horror genre and atmospheric storytelling Mob Entertainment offers the following

Benefits

-based full-time employees: profit sharing; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) matching; FSA/HSA; paid time off; sick time; holidays; and parental leave. #LI-Remote Mob Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, military service, or any other protected class under applicable state or local law.

Mob Entertainment also considers all qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with Fair Chance laws as well as any other applicable state and local laws.