This job has expired, please see additional jobs below
Senior Environment Artist
2K
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Details - this job has expired, please see similar jobs below
SENIOR ENVIRONMENT ARTIST
Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios with a flat, entrepreneurial, and non-corporate work environment. We have a proven track record having shipped over 100 multi-SKU titles to great critical acclaim.
Our studios in Agoura Hills, CA and Novato, CA are committed to gaming and technical innovation and offer top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced artist that’s ready to join our Environment art team. As an Environment Artist, you’ll be asked to help with a variety of tasks involved in the creation of art assets such as modeling, texturing and lighting. We’re looking for someone who’s interested in taking initiative and is passionate about making high quality games. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to push the boundaries and looking for someone who is up for that challenge as well! Willingness to take on a variety of environment related tasks depending on the current needs is important.
Job Responsibilities Include:
• Create, define and develop high quality environments and other art related aspects of the game, as directed by the Art Director
• Ensure that textures are consistent with defined visual style for the game
• Utilize tools to ensure texture assets are fully optimized for target platforms while minimizing any impact on artistic integrity of assets
• Follow the schedule and pipeline as established by the AD and producer
• Deliver quality work as scheduled in accordance with the production design, product requirements and producer direction
• Proactively seek feedback from the Art Director to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with other artists and other dependent departments, throughout the production process
Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in 2D and 3D art production (in either games or films)
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of self-direction
• Have shipped 3+ successful products
• High end environment asset creation preferred
• Experience working with physically based shaders preferred
Desired Skills:
• Strong art skills with expert knowledge of Maya, Photoshop, Substance designer/painter and/or other technologies utilized in the production of game art
• Strong graphic design/layout skills
• Strong eye for photorealistic environments and texture creation
• Knowledge of architecture and architectural design, environment lighting, dense mesh modeling, and normal map creation
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to learn new software tools and technologies
• Ability to work in a team setting, under deadlines and time constraints
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems
• Adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities