Senior Environment Artist

Responsibilities: Welcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are developing the first in a series of genre-defining titles. Why join Lightspeed LA? For us, it’s not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we’re developing but also about team values and studio culture. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games. We encourage the showing of work that’s still in progress. We don’t attack or question unfinished work, we celebrate its promise. We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person. This is a safe place to fail, and we don't view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things. We create together. We face Challenges Together. We succeed together. About this position at Lightspeed LA Lightspeed LA is looking for a passionate, proactive and driven Environment Artist to help us develop the look and feel of an all-new original-IP project. We are looking for broadly experienced artist that will create inspirational environment art pieces with high cinematic quality. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of subject matter designing concepts across environments, vehicles and/or props. You are versatile, have strong development and production-sense. Responsibilities: Ability to read, understand and follow visual language Work with designers to vet their ideas through concepts Iterate on in game assets with production artists via paint overs Work with the art lead to flesh out and expand our project’s awesome setting Requirements: Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude Solid artistic background, broad vison, strong sense of aesthetics Strong understanding of digital content creation tools such as Photoshop, 3D software, Renderign engines etc. You have a minimum of 5 years experience as a professional artist for film or AAA game development You have worked with Art Directors and Game Directors on architecture, interiors, exteriors, and props Experience with 3D modeling software Excellent illustration skills, deep understanding of composition, color theory, values, form, shape language, and silhouette. A keen aye for photography and cinematography Able to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to the finished illustration and an understanding of translating these ideas to real-time game environments Location State(s) California The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $99,600 to $207,600 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer, with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE(co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.). LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.