This job listing expired on Dec 24, 2021
Crytek is looking for a Senior Environment Artist to join our art team in our Frankfurt, Germany based studio.
Sample pictures or portfolio link, which shows sample work are necessary.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in game development
- Last and/or current gen console experience
- Expert understanding of current game art processes, limitations and dependencies
- Strong ability to create believable, realistic environments in a real-time engine
- Strong knowledge of 3ds Max or Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer / Painter and Zbrush
- Strong knowledge of common real-time game engines
- Established interpersonal and organizational skills
- The ability to manage and supervise mid-level and junior artists and willingness to carry out mentorship tasks
- Ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback
- Good English communication and writing skills
- Positive, problem-solving and team-oriented attitude
- Be proactive and self-motivated, work without direct supervision
- Willing to relocate to Frankfurt am Main area, Germany
- A portfolio or reel that demonstrates the following:
- Heavy focus on environment art
- Proficiency in high and low poly modeling
- Proficiency in texturing, following PBR rules
- Strong technical skills (modeling / baking / UVs / modularity / shaders)
- Strong artistic skills (shapes / colors / proportions / lighting)
- Keen eye for detail and realism
Responsibilities
- Work with lead artist and other artists to ensure consistency between vision and implementation of environment assets
- Understand and follow style guides to guarantee the consistency of the game
- Create believable and photorealistic environments within CryEngine
- Create game-ready assets given the technical limitations
- Supervise and mentor junior artists on the team
- Provide and accept direction
- Explore new technologies on the given platforms to achieve best possible results
- Work within inter-disciplinary teams of artists and level designers
- Work together with our tech-art department to improve workflow
- Coordinate with other studio groups including level design and production to achieve project objectives
- Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
- Demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally
Plusses
- Experience with CRYENGINE
- Experience with procedural content creation
- Traditional painting skills
- Experience with photogrammetry
- Outsourcing experience
What you can expect from us
- A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team.
- Flexible work time.
- Free public transportation ticket, which lets you use public transport free of charge 24/7.
- Supported German lessons for our employees
- Company language is English. Any additional language is a plus, but not a requirement.
- Extensive assistance with getting visa, work permits and communication with local authorities.
- Relocation support.
- A company apartment for your first few months and help in finding a private apartment
- ...and much more!