Senior 3D Environment Artist
REMOTE U.S. ONLY
Sky: Children of the Light and Unannounced Project
thatgamecompany Inc. Is looking for Senior Environment Artists to join our team!
As a Senior Environment Artist, you will work as part of the 3D Art team with Art Director, Art Leads, Concept Artists, and other 3D Artists to create landscapes, spaces, and models for the world of Sky: Children of the Light and an unannounced project. The ideal candidate understands that making an environment is more than creating beautiful content to fill spaces but is also an opportunity to tell the story behind the world players inhabit. If this sounds exciting to you, we’d love to have you join our team!
Please note: Demonstrating artistic skills with our 3D Art Test is required for this position.
What You’ll Do Here:
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Create landscapes using our own proprietary terrain system
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Create models and set dress these landscapes to support the narrative and gameplay
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Establish environmental lighting and atmosphere for new or existing levels
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Create environmental effects such as god rays, fog, bloom, exposure, particles etc.
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Work closely with technical artists to create custom shaders
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Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers
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Brainstorm ideas and create rapid prototypes during the concept phase
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Support the rest of the modeling team to create cosmetic and level content
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Assist other departments throughout the studio on environment or modeling needs
Must Haves:
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5+ years of experience working in games
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Proficient modeling skills in Maya or equivalent
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Strong sense of composition, lighting, and color theory
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Self-motivated, humble, and a team player
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Open-minded and great at handling criticism
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Passionate about creating unique and innovative 3D look
Nice to Haves:
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A passionate Sky player
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Ability to design gameplay levels and spaces
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Knowledgeable on ancient civilization and cultures
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A love for games especially titles similar to Flower, Journey or Sky!
Perks:
- Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break
- Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
- Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
- Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
- Pre-tax wellness stipend
- Pre-tax work from home stipend
- Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
- Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA)
- Discount portal for everyday goods and services
- Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
- Support for personal professional development
We look forward to meeting you!
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Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000 USD annually,
with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary is an estimate,
and the actual salary may vary based on the geographic location, job-related knowledge,
skils and experience, and the Company's compensation practices.
