Principal Environmental Artist

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Technical Art • $121,400 PA - $237,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Principal Environment Artist at Atomic Arcade, you'll create stunning in-engine environments, setting the standard for the G.I. Joe game. Responsibilities include collaborating with design and technical teams to ensure seamless asset integration and optimal performance. You'll push visual quality through innovative techniques and mentor other artists. You'll need expertise in software like 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance, Houdini, and Unreal Engine, along with a strong understanding of lighting, materials, color theory, and game art pipelines. This role requires a collaborative, creative approach to building immersive environments.
Must have:
  • Create stunning in-engine environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Advanced understanding of game art pipelines
  • Proficient in 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance, Houdini, Unreal Engine
  • Strong lighting, materials, color theory skills
  • Mentoring experience
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation Time & Holidays
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Volunteer Program
  • Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Product Discounts

Job Details

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

 

Atomic Arcade is a brand-new video game development studio located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area led by industry veterans from AAA game and film studios. We are in the process of staffing up our development team with outstanding talent to build our first multi-platform, AAA game - a bold and contemporary new take on the GI JOE Universe starring the legendary character Snake Eyes! This is an excellent opportunity to not only build an outstanding AAA experience but to also help form the core foundations for the studio and team to build upon. We are proud to be part of Wizards of the Coast which is a division of Hasbro.

 

 

As a Principal Environment Artist at Atomic Arcade you will be empowered to build stunning, project defining environments that help define the look and feel of our world. This role requires strong attention to detail, an eye for beautiful lighting and composition as well as extensive skills in crafting real-time assets, materials and shaders. You are collaborative and creative in your efforts to push tools, styles, and the execution of immersive, well-crafted environments.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Create stunning environments, in engine, establishing a standard of excellence for our project.
  • Help strategize and plan environment art in collaboration with the concept and design teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, technical art, and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of assets into the game engine while maintaining optimal performance.
  • Push the boundaries of visual quality by introducing innovative techniques, technologies, and workflows that enhance the realism, atmosphere, and emotional impact of game environments.
  • Work closely with the Art Director and creative leads to drive and champion our artistic vision to the team.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to bring innovative solutions to the creation of game environments.
  • Mentor your fellow artists, both internal and external; help to inspire and provide visual, technical, and experiential feedback.

 

What You'll Bring:

  • Experience as a Senior or Principal Environment Artist, having shipped multiple PC/Console Titles
  • Creative initiative and vision to take an environment to completion from either a detailed or simple concept image.
  • Advanced understanding of current game art pipelines and methodologies
  • Outstanding eye for lighting, materials, color theory, detail, and visual hierarchy.
  • Highly skilled in relevant software, 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance, Houdini, Unreal Engine, etc.
  • Enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented; must have the ability to interact and collaborate with all departments and teams

 

Nice to Have:

  • Unreal Engine 5

 

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

  • Starting Pay Range: $121,400
  • Pay Range End: $237,900

 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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