Senior Environment Artist (Unannounced Project)

7 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

DPS Games seeks a skilled Senior Environment Artist to craft stunning 3D worlds for a new free-to-play title. Must have strong digital sculpting (Z-Brush), Maya, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine 4 experience, as well as a portfolio showcasing exceptional stylized and realistic environments.
Must have:
  • Digital Sculpting
  • Maya Expertise
  • Substance Painter
  • Unreal Engine 4
Good to have:
  • Traditional Art
  • Concept Skills
  • Narrative World
  • Stylized Texturing
Perks:
  • Dog-Friendly Office
  • Onsite Canteen

Job Details

Job Overview

DPS Games are looking for an exceptionally skilled Senior Environment Artist to play a key role in the creation of the next big free-to-play title from Wargaming, the company that brought us World of Tanks and one of the strongest free-to-play PC game companies in the world.

You will be a self-motivated team player who will work closely with the Lead Environment Artist and Art Director to help create our fantastical game world.

You will bring your excellent verbal and written skills, using these to play a pivotal role in our internal and external feedback and critique discussions. In this position, you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community and sharing knowledge as well as developing new skills.

Reports to

The Senior Environment Artist will report to the Lead Environment Artist.

What will you do?

  • Create stunning 3D worlds

  • Translate concept and reference artwork into 3D game assets as required, setting a high-quality bar

  • Help design, construct, document and implement pipeline procedures

  • Prototype new techniques and processes

  • Create high-poly and low-poly models and accompanying texture sets that use advanced shaders

  • Help support off-site development partners

  • Collaborate with the Lead Environment Artist to deliver innovation and drive quality

  • Assist the Lead Environment Artist in planning within this discipline

What are we looking for?

  • Proven production art experience in the gaming industry

  • At least 3 published games

  • Proven ability to create exceptional stylised and realistic worlds

  • Outstanding skill in a digital sculpting package – Z-Brush

  • Exceptional knowledge of Maya

  • High level expertise in Substance painter

  • Significant Unreal 4 development experience with at least one released title

  • A great eye for detail, natural flair & a strong understanding of composition & colour theory

  • Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner

  • Diligent self-management around both individual and team tasks, schedule and budgets

  • Strong organizational skills with adherence to optimization and asset management

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Understanding of narrative world building

  • Traditional art skills (drawing, painting, sculpting, photography)

  • Concept skills – Ability to visualize and concept with this discipline

  • BA in art or related field or equivalent experience

  • Samples of your work displaying clean High Poly to Low Poly bakes, strong understanding of material variation and stylized texturing

  • Passion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
  • Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
  • Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal Gaming Account 
  • Company events 
  • Seniority Awards 
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward 
  • Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
  • Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
  • To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio

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About The Company

We make action packed video games. Currently working on a new IP. We're looking for new talent. Fancy joining us? http://dpsgames.com

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