Lead Environment Artist
Job Summary
Job Description
Pipeworks Studios seeks a Lead Environment Artist to contribute to an exciting AAA project. Responsibilities include creating environments, collaborating with the Art Director on project requirements, mentoring junior designers, working independently and with other stakeholders, researching current techniques, collaborating with Technical Artists, and ensuring project goals are met. This senior-level role demands expertise in Maya/Max, Unreal Engine 5 (Unity experience preferred), Substance Designer, and the ability to lead environment design, modeling, and texturing across diverse styles and platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, provide accurate time estimations, and effectively collaborate within a team.
Must have:
- Unreal Engine 5 experience
- Maya/Max proficiency
- Substance Designer skills
- Concept evaluation & creative solutions
- Strong communication
- Accurate project planning & time estimation
Good to have:
- ZBrush experience
- FX ability
- Level whiteboxing
Perks:
- Flexible work environment
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k with employer match
- Life Insurance
- Generous PTO
- 20 Paid Holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Sports Team Sponsorship
- Annual Company Events
- Project Wrap Parties
6 skills required
Job Details
Lead Environment Artist (Remote or In-Office)
Department: Art
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Eugene, OR
Compensation: $87,000 - $104,000 / year
Description
Join Pipeworks Studios and make your mark on the gaming industry as a Lead Environment Artist on an exciting AAA project. The Lead Environment Artist is a senior level environment artist who may function as a direct contributor and/or lead on a project.
This role includes mentoring junior designers, working independently, and collaborating with stakeholders, clients, and the Project Art Director to lead or directly contribute on projects in their environment design, modeling, and texturing needs for a variety of styles and platforms.
This role includes mentoring junior designers, working independently, and collaborating with stakeholders, clients, and the Project Art Director to lead or directly contribute on projects in their environment design, modeling, and texturing needs for a variety of styles and platforms.
Day To Day
Responsibilities:
- Create environments for individual projects, as needed
- Work with the Project Art Director to determine project requirements, then research, develop, and implement it in engine
- Work within a full level creation team leading your pod of environment artists
- Research and stay up to date on current techniques and utilize most relevant processes for each task
- Work with design to determine level flow and how it pertains to environments
- Work closely with Technical Artist to develop new or improved techniques to improve quality and efficiency
- Work with other departments as needed
- Work independently and provide accurate time estimations for project planning
- Work effectively with other artists and engineers to achieve project goals
- Solve problems to the benefit of the project/team
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must Haves
- Understanding of Maya and/or Max
- Unreal 5 experience is required; familiarity with Unity is also preferred
- Ability to create environment textures within tools such as Substance Designer
- Ability to create or work off of environment concepts that are in various stages of completion
- Capacity to evaluate input and come up with creative solutions
- Understanding of what tasks fall to art vs. design
- Ability to keep a clear and consistent schedule
- Strong communication ability
- Provides accurate estimates for project planning
- Understanding of bug fixing and investigation
Nice-To-Have Skills
- Ability to use Zbrush
- Ability to provide FX
- Ability to whitebox levels
Education & Experience Required
- Any degree or certification in relevant field or equivalent work experience AND
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Prior experience leading or managing Environment Art teams preferred
Materials Required
Candidate should provide portfolio of art that they have created or directed and a resume detailing the projects/studios that they have been a part of. Depending on experience, there might be an art test needed
What We Can Offer You
A Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 20 Paid Company Holidays
- Relocation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Sports Team Sponsorship
- Annual Company Events
- Project Wrap Parties
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.
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