Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.
The Sr Environment Artist will be responsible for creating top notch CG game art and to ensure the quality bar is met from the art team. The Sr Environment Artist will be responsible for creating and overseeing all aspects of modeling and texturing pertaining to environments and worlds, as well as the ability to take an idea from concept to final. This person should be evenly balanced in artistic and technical ability and be able to follow the vision as set forth by the Art Director and/or the Content Creation Guide. As a Lead Environment Artist you will be expected to possess leadership qualities, mentor junior and intermediate artists, grow the talent pool, and have direct input on workflow pipelines and processes. In addition The Lead Environment Artist is also expected to stay up to date on the latest technologies related to game art, and help optimize workflows through practice and hands on approach.
Requirements:
- Expert low and high polygon, organic and non-organic modeling and texturing skills primarily focused on asset and environment creation
- Ability to create realistic and stylized environments from concept
- Expert experience with mesh/UV mapping and multiple-pass texture layout
- Expert in Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush or Mudbox
- Expert digital painting and texturing skills
- Excellent conceptual, illustration and design skills
- High level of English and Mandarin proficiency
- 8 years+ in games production or related field
- Character work on at least one next gen title
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to produce with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate clearly and produce workflow documentation.
- Past experience in leading and managing a small team of artists
- Ability to provide feedback to artists to improve quality
- Ability to troubleshoot and Quality Control work
- Previous knowledge of game pipelines and production processes
- Previous experience with Asset Control tools, such as Perforce and Devtrack
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet project requirements.
Desirable Skills:
- Strong technical and communication skills
- 3-5 years+ games production experience
- Strong management and production abilities
- Excellent conceptual, illustration and design skills
- Detail oriented, organized and able to meet project requirements
- Solid understanding of asset management practices
- Good aptitude for problem solving and self-starting with the ability to work with minimal direction
- Expert proficiency in Photoshop and Maya
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Degree in formal traditional art training
About EA At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free video games and so much more! Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
