Senior Environment Artist - World

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Concept Art • $80,800 PA - $149,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision is seeking a Senior Environment Artist - World to contribute to a new IP. Responsibilities include collaborating with level designers and the art director, owning a portion of the game environment, participating in location ideation, crafting visual narratives, assessing level scope, building level maps, creating 3D models (architecture, foliage, props), building detailed 3D environments, and troubleshooting artistic/technical issues. The ideal candidate possesses at least 8 years of AAA game development experience, excellent artistic and design skills, proficiency in industry-standard 3D software, and effective communication skills.
Must have:
  • 8+ years AAA game dev experience
  • Excellent artistic & design skills
  • Proficient in 3D modeling & texturing software
  • Experience with game engines & budget awareness
  • Strong communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with procedural workflows (Houdini, UPS)
  • Photogrammetry or scanning techniques experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance (eligible)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Environment Artist - World

Requisition ID:

R024722

Job Description:

Position available in Santa Monica, California (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Environment ArtistWorld to join the development of a new IP.   

Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining! 
 
As a member of the Art department, you’ll craft compelling worlds and build realistic, detailed 3D environments that enhance the game's setting, story, and gameplay elements

As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.  


You’ll help us by… 

  • Collaborate with level designers and the art director to discuss and understand game intentions and vision

  • Have ownership of a particular part of the game (i.e. a large part of the environment)

  • Participate in the ideation of locations/levels by performing research (collecting written descriptions and visual references)

  • Craft compelling visual narratives that reinforce and enhance the game’s setting, story, and gameplay elements

  • Assess level scope with your immediate supervisor to establish an achievable production schedule

  • Build the rough map of the level with the level designer to show the preliminary graphic intentions, gameplays and ensure they are approved

  • Set up placeholders and submit prop and material requests to internal or OS teams; follow up on the progress and quality of the work during its development

  • Create a variety of 3D models (architecture, foliage, props) from photo references and concept art

  • Build (set dress, edit, optimize) realistic detailed 3d environments from photo reference and concept

  • Assist in troubleshooting artistic and technical issues


You’re awesome because you have… 

  • Solid portfolio demonstrating focus and passion for 3d environment & prop creation

  • At least 8 years of experience in creating Environment or Prop Art in AAA game development with at least one AAA title connected to your name

  • Excellent artistic and design skills, including a keen eye for composition, color theory, and visual storytelling

  • Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer)

  • Experience working in Modern Game Engines with an awareness of game budgets, limits, and memory constraints

  • Ability to consistently resolve issues from a visual, production, and technical perspective

  • Basic ability to communicate visually utilizing traditional media

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment

  • Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and work under tight deadlines

Bonus points for… 

  • Experience in working in or developing procedural workflows via tools like Houdini or UPS

  • Experience with photogrammetry or other scanning techniques & workflows


Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 


Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 


We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  


We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 


#elsewhere 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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