Lead Environment Artist

3 Weeks ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Lead Environment Artist, you will take charge of the environment of a game level, working in the editor with your team. Your responsibilities include providing artistic and technical support for the architectural level, planning and allocating tasks for the Level Art team, and interacting with the Assistant Art Director to align on the project's direction. You will solve artistic problems, interact with design and tech teams, find a technically and visually innovative point of view, assist in scoping and planning for maps and milestones, document processes, push back on limitations, and communicate effectively with project managers. You will also participate in annual performance evaluations.

Must have:

8+ years of experience as 3D/Environment Artist.
2 published titles (1 AAA), preferably on new-gen consoles.
Experience creating objects or environments with 3D and 2D software.
Knowledge of trades related to video game production.
Knowledge of engine and game platforms technical constraints.
Knowledge of Maya/Blender and Photoshop.

Good to have:

Ability to adapt art to the art direction.
Work demonstrating initiative and creative spirit.
Good sense of responsibility and autonomy.
Collaborate and coordinate with other teams.
A proactive mindset.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good management of tasks and priorities.
UE5 experience.

Perks:

Flexible work schedule.
Hybrid work.
Access to Groupe insurance.
Access to Groupe RRSPs.
Access to a telemedicine service for the family.
Bonus system.

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Job Details

LEAD ENVIRONMENT ARTIST

Reports to: Assistant Art Director

Permanent – Full-Time

What you will do

Take charge of the environment of a game level. We expect you to work in editor with your team;
Artistic and technical support for the architectural level;
Plan and allocate tasks for the members of the Level Art team while considering the timelines established according to the technical and artistic constraints;
Interact with the Assistant Art Director to understand the direction well and be able to share it effectively with the team;
Solve artistic problems in order to improve work processes;
Interact effectively with the design and tech teams;
Find a technically and visually innovative point of view;
Assist in scoping and planning for maps and milestones;
Document in detailed manner the processes and procedures;
Push back and redefine systematic and artistic limitations for the projects;
Interact and communicate effectively with managers on the project;
Participate in annual performance evaluations.

What you bring

Collegial or University degree in 2D-3D art and/or equivalent training;
+8 years of experience as a 3D and/or Environment Artist, including +1 year as a Lead;
Minimum of 2 published titles (at least 1 AAA), preferably developed on new generation consoles;
Experience creating objects or environments with 3D software as well as with 2D art application;
Knowledge of the trades related to video game production;
Knowledge of engine and game platforms technical constraints;
Knowledge of Maya/Blender and Photoshop;

Even better if you have

Ability to adapt art to the art direction;
Work demonstrating initiative and creative spirit while using efficient work methods;
Good sense of responsibility and autonomy in achieving project results and individual objectives;
Collaborate and coordinate with other teams, share expertise and be good team player;
A proactive mindset;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Good management of tasks and priorities;
UE5 experience.

Why join us?

Flexible work schedule: because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days;
Hybrid work: Because we have adapted to the new reality; 
Access to Groupe insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones;
Access to Groupe RRSPs: we think about your future;
Access to a telemedicine service for the family: to avoid a pleasant 24hours in the emergency room
Bonus system: we recognize the work accomplished