Senior Environment Artist

Description

Come join UNSEEN as a Senior Environment Artist! Let's create the world of KEMURI together!

You will join our team to build a unique stylized world.

The ideal candidate for this position has a deep understanding of immersive worldbuilding, with a passion to create emotionally evocative play experiences. We are looking for a passionate environment artist who loves to create unknown worlds and possesses the artistry to create stunning environment art.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Level Design team, Art leads, and other Leads under the direction of the Environment Lead to complete excellent environments
• Improve the quality and technique of environment models, and complete the assigned parts in a precise manner
• Creation of stylized materials
• Perform all environment-related operations such as modeling, lighting, level art etc.
• Work with the Environment Lead to suggest artistic and technical solutions to achieve quality improvements
• Mentor mid-career and junior staff and provide best practices

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience as an Environment Artist
• Extensive knowledge of current generation environment production pipelines
• Strong understanding of where to focus your efforts to be effective
• Passion and skills in creating immersive and resonant environments
• Strong conceptual and concept interpretation skills
• Advanced architectural modeling and texture creation techniques
• Portfolio demonstrating a variety of techniques and visually appealing art assets
• A strong proactive and collaborative personality, eager to contribute unique ideas to the project
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• English speaking and writing skills (Japanese is a plus)
• Ability to manage time effectively and assist Art leads with scheduling and scoping project needs
• Deep knowledge of optimization and a great understanding of technical limitations to ensure seamless game performance
• Shipped a AAA game, film, or a short film as an environment artist

QUALITIES

• Self-driven and excels in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Dedicated collaborator aiming to enhance art and technology through cross-departmental and multidisciplinary efforts
• Exceptional leader and team player focused on fostering the growth and success of multiple teams through encouragement, inspiration, inclusivity, and mutual respect
• Skilled in leading by example and inspiring a team dedicated to high standards in process and execution
• Excellent interpersonal abilities with a commitment to building a diverse, diligent, and compassionate team
• Proficient in effective communication, providing feedback and direction, and adapting to creative and artistic guidance

+Pluses

• Ability to create initial sketches and concepts that visualize the environment's look
• Experience in both environment art and level design
• Experience with 3D art assets outsourcing