Lead Environment Artist

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.

If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• To manage talents of Environment team to achieve best possible result for the project and personal growth of team members
• To maintain technical and artistic consistency of all environment art created by the environment art team.
• To effectively produce playable levels based on Art directors vision and Level design needs

Duties

• Provide mentorship, direction and best in class managing principles to ensure quality results and efficient working practices
• Work with production and Level Design team to plan development and provide tasks assignment to dedicated artists team schedule
• Maintain technical consistency of all environment art created by the Environment team
• Ensure that all created assets efficiently satisfy all technical engine and design requirements
• Provide day-to-day feedback and creatively solve problems
• Working with technical artist/lead technical artist to develop strong and efficient workflows for the environment team
• Bugfixing and describing R&D case studies in knowledge base
• Effectively produce playable levels based on Art directors vision and Level design needs
• Creating world geometry and composition for levels in Unreal Engine
• Conduct consistent performance reviews of staff members
• Conduct recruitment projects with HR collaboration
• Conduct onboarding to new hires

Collaboration

• Collaboration with producers, level designers, concept artists, technical artists, asset artists, lighting teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of experience in environment asset creation workflow ( props for a diverse set of environments with use of all new techniques)
• Typically at least one AAA shipped title with credits as Environment Artists
• A passion for mentoring
• Training in modern leadership techniques
• Great experience with industry-standard software packages for 3D modeling, high poly sculpting, and texture painting (Maya, Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, or their equivalents)
• Experience working with Unreal Engine (Or Equivalent)
• Substance Painter working proficiency
• Experience creating high quality creative/visual aesthetics as well as technical knowledge
• Being able to adapt fast a specific art style
• Excellent understanding of color theory
• Great understanding of PBR lighting basics and material authoring
• Ability to show examples of top notch props and textures made for next gen console games
• Skilled at balancing art quality and performance in the game engine
• A mastery of modular workflows
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Open-minded team player attitude
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Passionate about playing and making video games

Assets

• Traditional fine arts skills as well as basic graphic design skills (composition and layout, typography, color and light).
• Environment modeling skills.
• Visual scripting skills.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $1000 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.