Environment Artist

Hello!

We are seeking an Environment Artist to work for one of the top gaming companies in the country.

Pay Rate: $40 - $45/h

Location: Remond, WA (ONSITE 5X a week)

Duration: 18 Months

This artist will have an eye for detail and a passion for creating stunning photorealistic environments to join our team. In this role, you will use your talents to support our external art teams in the creation of large-scale environments and game-ready assets. You will help review and refine assets to ensure content meets the visual goals of the project. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic background and is a great team collaborator with great communication skills.

Responsibilities: HARD SKILLS

• Create high quality track environments by crafting rich and detailed terrain, vegetation, track surface, materials and more!

• Create, modify and review track assets throughout all stages of production.

• Clearly communicate production challenges to Environment Leadership as appropriate

• Create asset specs and documentation detailing best practices, learnings and challenges.

• Collaborate with internal and external artists to validate art asset delivery and integration.

• Create high quality models, materials, and prototypes as needed.

• Set dress and storytelling of tracks and environments.

A strong visual and technical understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and level creation

• Strong scene compositional skills to help assist with environment set dressing and storytelling

• Proficiency with 3DSMax and/or equivalent software

• An 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 strong modeling, sculpting, material creation and scene composition.

• A passion for art, innovation and technology a plus

3+ years of experience with at least 1 shipped title on console or PC

• Degrees or certifications required - BA or BFA in Video Production, Visual Communications, or equivalent experience.

o A portfolio demonstrating strong modeling, sculpting, material creation and scene composition

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.