Senior Level Artist

3 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • 3D Art • $90,000 PA - $120,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Level Artist at Ember Lab, you will be instrumental in bringing game environments to life. Responsibilities include translating concept art into 3D game worlds, collaborating with level designers and other art teams, creating assets (props, architecture, terrain), and ensuring optimal performance within the game engine. You will work closely with the tech art team on materials and shaders, and maintain the production pipeline while meeting deadlines. The role demands a strong understanding of PBR, color theory, and composition, along with proficiency in industry-standard software.
Must have:
  • 5+ years AAA game experience
  • Proficient in 3D modeling software (Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush)
  • Experience with Photoshop, Substance Designer, Painter
  • UE4 or UE5 experience
  • Excellent sense of scale, proportion, composition
  • Expert in creating realistic textures and models
  • Knowledge of PBR, color theory, lighting
Good to have:
  • Mesh optimization experience
  • Procedural content creation (Houdini, World Machine, Speedtree, PCG)
  • Experience creating diverse architecture, props, landscapes

Job Details

At Ember Lab, our goal is to create powerful, transformative experiences that impact people for a lifetime. Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We’re looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager to help us shape the future of Ember Lab.


As a Senior Level Artist, you will bring environments to life through production, working collaboratively with the team to explore fundamental art style choices. You will have the opportunity to develop environmental assets, level dressing, and while working closely across teams. 


Description 

  • Translating concept art and design ideas into 3D gameplay worlds
  • Working collaboratively with the Level Design team to ensure that gameplay intent is clear
  • Participating in the creation of concepts and plans for locations/levels 
  • Collaborating with the art and design teams to design and layout game play spaces and create visually striking game environments 
  • Collaborating with the tech art team to review materials and shaders to achieve the best possible quality 
  • Creating props, architecture and terrain models, textures, and materials 
  • Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines 
  • Ensuring that assets meet the performance and memory requirements of the game engine and hardware 


Requirements 

  • 5+ years of experience in the video games industry on at least one AAA title. 
  • Excellent skills in at least one of the leading modeling packages (3DS Max, Maya, ZBrush, etc.).
  • Experience using Photoshop, Substance Designer, and Painter. 
  • Experience using UE4 or UE5.
  • Great sense of scale, proportions, and composition. 
  • Expert ability to create realistic looking textures and models. 
  • Good knowledge about color theory and basic lighting techniques. 
  • Experience creating a large variation of architecture, props, and landscapes.  
  • Knowledge of physical based rendering (PBR). 
  • Creative with a superb eye for detail. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills. 
  • Self-driven with excellent communication and teamwork skills. 
  • Passion for creating story driven highly immersive games.  
  • Availability to work in a European time zone. 


Nice to Have 

  • Experience with mesh optimization and finding creative solutions to retain artistic quality while supporting hardware restrictions.  
  • Experience with procedural content creation packages is a plus (Houdini, World Machine, Speedtree, PCG). 

Location

  • Onsite or Remote - European Based Preferred 

To Apply

  • Please include a portfolio link

$90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and qualifications.

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About The Company

Founded in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier as an animation and digital content creator, Ember Lab’s vision is to create immersive and evocative stories with characters that resonate and worlds that inspire. Ember Lab originally specialized in character development for advertising. The studio’s commercial work includes ad campaigns and animated shorts developed from concept to completion for The Coca-Cola Company, Hisense, and Major League Baseball.


The company’s culture is based on a highly collaborative environment that melds the creative and production processes. In the studio, the lines between technical and artistic development tend to disappear as teams focus on delivering fantastic and innovative experiences. 


Ember Lab produced the award-winning short film, Dust, and the acclaimed Majora’s Mask fan film, Terrible Fate. The success of their commercial and independent projects led them to develop their passion project and first game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Releasing August 24 on PS4, PS5, and the Epic Games Store, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available for preorder. 

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