Lead Environment Artist

LEAD ENVIRONMENT ARTIST

Reports to: Assistant Art Director

Permanent – Full-Time

What you will do

• Take charge of the environment of a game level. We expect you to work in editor with your team;
• Artistic and technical support for the architectural level;
• Plan and allocate tasks for the members of the Level Art team while considering the timelines established according to the technical and artistic constraints;
• Interact with the Assistant Art Director to understand the direction well and be able to share it effectively with the team;
• Solve artistic problems in order to improve work processes;
• Interact effectively with the design and tech teams;
• Find a technically and visually innovative point of view;
• Assist in scoping and planning for maps and milestones;
• Document in detailed manner the processes and procedures;
• Push back and redefine systematic and artistic limitations for the projects;
• Interact and communicate effectively with managers on the project;
• Participate in annual performance evaluations.

What you bring

• Collegial or University degree in 2D-3D art and/or equivalent training;
• +8 years of experience as a 3D and/or Environment Artist, including +1 year as a Lead;
• Minimum of 2 published titles (at least 1 AAA), preferably developed on new generation consoles;
• Experience creating objects or environments with 3D software as well as with 2D art application;
• Knowledge of the trades related to video game production;
• Knowledge of engine and game platforms technical constraints;
• Knowledge of Maya/Blender and Photoshop;

Even better if you have

• Ability to adapt art to the art direction;
• Work demonstrating initiative and creative spirit while using efficient work methods;
• Good sense of responsibility and autonomy in achieving project results and individual objectives;
• Collaborate and coordinate with other teams, share expertise and be good team player;
• A proactive mindset;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Good management of tasks and priorities;
• UE5 experience.

Why join us?

• Flexible work schedule: because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days;
• Hybrid work: Because we have adapted to the new reality; 
• Access to Groupe insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones;
• Access to Groupe RRSPs: we think about your future;
• Access to a telemedicine service for the family: to avoid a pleasant 24hours in the emergency room
• Bonus system: we recognize the work accomplished

Come and create emotion with us!