Lead Environment Artist

5 Months ago • 5 Years +

Environment Art

Job Description

The Lead Environment Artist will be responsible for coordinating with other leads, defining the visual direction with the Art Director, and working with the Tech Art department to define technical art budgets, workflows, and pipelines. They will create new assets, oversee technical setups, update existing assets, fix graphical bugs, mentor other artists, and create presentations. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work autonomously.

Must Have:

5+ years relevant work experience.
Experience leading/coordinating other artists.
Proficient with 3dsmax/Maya, Substance Designer, Zbrush, and Unreal Engine.
Excellent high/low poly modeling skills.
Understanding of art concepts (modeling, texturing, materials, modularity, level design).
Experience working with technical art budgets.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously.

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Our client is growing their team to work on their first title and are looking for an experienced Lead Environment Artist to join them. Their next game is an ambitious tactical RPG with a medieval theme.

Skills and Knowledge:

At least 5 years of relevant work experience
Experience and interest in coordinating/leading other artists
Receptive to feedback from the Art Director and project Art Leads
Proficient with 3dsmax or Maya, Substance Designer, Zbrush, and Unreal Engine
Excellent High or Low poly modeling skills with an understanding of texture and material creation in a PBR pipeline
Understanding of art concepts: modeling, texturing, materials, modularity, level design & flow
Experience working with technical art budgets
A portfolio that demonstrates your seniority and skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and with little supervision

Role responsibilities:

Coordinate with other leads to plan, resolve dependencies and blockers
Work with the Art Director to define the visual direction
Work with the Tech Art department to define technical art budgets, workflows, and pipelines
Create new assets while following technical and artistic direction to ensure the end product is of high quality and shippable
Oversee and review the technical setup of materials, pipelines, and workflows
Update existing assets for new platforms and technology
Fix graphical bugs and also help with optimization of assets
Mentor other artists and give feedback
Create and hold presentations for the team or external collaborators as needed