Environment Artist 2

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA that is seeking an Environment Artist 2 who will play a crucial role in supporting both internal and external art teams. The Environment Artist's primary responsibility will be to contribute to the creation of large-scale environments and game-ready assets that meet the highest visual standards set by the project. Responsibilities:

• Craft rich and highly detailed terrain, vegetation, track surface, materials to create high-quality track environments
• Create, modify and review track assets during all stages of production to ensure their quality and adherence to project standards
• Effectively communicate production challenges to Environment Leadership, seeking guidance and providing updates as appropriate
• Generate asset specifications and documentation outlining best practices, lessons learned, and challenges encountered during the development process
• Collaborate with internal and external artists to validate the delivery and seamless integration of art assets
• Produce high-quality models, materials, and prototypes as required to support track/environment development
• Utilize strong set dressing and storytelling skills to enhance the visual appeal and immersive
  
  

experience of tracks and environments

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with at least 1 shipped title on console or PC
• Strong visual and technical understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and level creation
• Proficiency with 3DS Max and/or equivalent software
• Strong scene compositional skills to assist with environment set dressing and storytelling
• Proficiency with 3DSMax and/or equivalent software
• Eagerness to learn and teach new tools and processes
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Experience working with terrain/vegetation/material authoring software such as: Gaea, World Machine, ZBrush, Substance Designer, Speedtree
• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional modeling, sculpting, material creation and scene composition
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.