Expert Environment Artist - World

Job Title:

Expert Environment Artist - World

Requisition ID:

R024722

Job Description:

Position available in Santa Monica, California (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Expert Environment Artist – World to join the development of a new IP.   

Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining! 
 
As a member of the Art department, you’ll craft compelling worlds and build realistic, detailed 3D environments that enhance the game's setting, story, and gameplay elements

As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.  

You’ll help us by… 

• Collaborate with level designers and the art director to discuss and understand game intentions and vision

• Have ownership of a particular part of the game (i.e. a large part of the environment)

• Participate in the ideation of locations/levels by performing research (collecting written descriptions and visual references)

• Craft compelling visual narratives that reinforce and enhance the game’s setting, story, and gameplay elements

• Assess level scope with your immediate supervisor to establish an achievable production schedule

• Build the rough map of the level with the level designer to show the preliminary graphic intentions, gameplays and ensure they are approved

• Set up placeholders and submit prop and material requests to internal or OS teams; follow up on the progress and quality of the work during its development

• Create a variety of 3D models (architecture, foliage, props) from photo references and concept art

• Build (set dress, edit, optimize) realistic detailed 3d environments from photo reference and concept

• Assist in troubleshooting artistic and technical issues

You’re awesome because you have… 

• Solid portfolio demonstrating focus and passion for 3d environment & prop creation

• At least 12 years of experience in creating Environment or Prop Art in AAA game development with at least one AAA title connected to your name

• Excellent artistic and design skills, including a keen eye for composition, color theory, and visual storytelling

• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer)

• Experience working in Modern Game Engines with an awareness of game budgets, limits, and memory constraints

• Ability to consistently resolve issues from a visual, production, and technical perspective

• Basic ability to communicate visually utilizing traditional media

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and work under tight deadlines

Bonus points for… 

• Experience in working in or developing procedural workflows via tools like Houdini or UPS

• Experience with photogrammetry or other scanning techniques & workflows

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

#elsewhere 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.