Environment Artist

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • Environment Art • $45,000 PA - $80,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Environment Artist at Dimensional Ink Games will be responsible for creating and modeling efficient game structures and objects using Maya and ZBrush. This includes taking empty environments and populating them with detailed, polished zones, creating and applying textures using various software, adapting to proprietary tools, and optimizing assets for performance. Collaboration with engineers and other artists is crucial to maintain consistency and optimize game flow. A strong understanding of PBR, memory constraints, lighting, composition, and traditional art principles is essential. The role requires proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and texture generation software like Substance Designer or Quixel. Candidates should have shipped at least one AAA title as an Environment Artist and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Proficient in Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop
  • Experience with PBR and texture generation
  • Understanding of memory/CPU constraints
  • AAA game development experience
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Substance Designer/Quixel
  • Understanding of terrain creation
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4

Job Details

Position Title: Artist , Environment 

Studio/Department: Dimensional Ink Games/Live Development 

Employee Type: Full Time, Regular

Location: Austin, TX / Remote (Daybreak Approved Remote Locations (CA, WA, TX, NY)

Salary Range: $45,000 - $80,000, pay may vary on location. 

ABOUT OUR STUDIO 

Dimensional Ink Games (DIG) is a Daybreak Game Company studio located in northwest Austin with a view of rolling hillsides. Our studio is centered around bringing comic adventures to life. You own your destiny in our games, and in your career here. We are a team that believes in passionately working towards our goals. Our core goal is developing DC Universe Online, and we plan to continue making it one of the best superhero video games available. We are building teams as diverse as our ideas, and you are invited to join in the adventure with us as we explore new worlds and characters year-round!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Artist, Environment is responsible for creating and modeling of efficient structures and objects for games and working with art team to maintain consistency through the game world in the Live Development Department at Austin, TX reporting to the Executive Producer, this position will be responsible for: 

  • Modeling of efficient structures, and objects using Maya and ZBrush.
    •  Taking maps from empty/grey environments to fully populated and polished zones
    •  Creation and application of textures using Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, and current next gen tools.
    •  Quickly adapt to and use proprietary tools and programs.
    •  Work alongside engineers to fix and optimize the tools to art pipeline when needed.
    •  Working with UE4 on content development
    •  Work with Art team to maintain consistency through the game world
    •  Work with the Design team to ensure game flow is optimal around assets
    •  Self-motivated, with the ability to critique your own work for improvement and an autonomous work ethic.

What craft expertise you'll have:

  • Highly Proficient in Maya and Photoshop.
    •  Proficient in working with a Physically Based Rendering/Shader system
    •  Proficient with a texture generation software (Substance Designer/Quixel)
    •  Highly Proficient in ZBrush, including clean, optimized game ready meshes, and textures.
    •  Experience with terrain and terrain textures
    •  Understanding of memory/cpu constraints and how they affect asset creation.
    •  Technical understanding of lighting and composition in an environment
    •  Traditional art background, including color theory, composition, and lighting.
    •  Strong communication skills and professional work ethics
    •  Goal oriented focus with the ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining quality.
    •  Ability to quickly learn and implement complex pipelines and systems.
    •  Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a proficiency in 2D and 3D art
    •  Skilled in translating concept into environments, and expand on ideas presented

Other Criteria

  • Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification...
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience as an Environment Artist.
    • 5 years of experience in game development generating environments using Maya and ZBrush. 
    • Shipped at least one AAA product as an Environment Artist.

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at .               


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