Intrepid Studios is looking for an experienced Environment Artist to join our team of talented developers working on the Ashes of Creation MMO franchise! If you are a self-driven, passionate developer, looking for a highly collaborative and creative environment, then this position is for you!
Responsibilities:
Collaborating with artists, designers, and other disciplines to create engaging and appealing gameplay environments for our upcoming Ashes of Creation MMO franchise
Create AAA game environment quality assets and textures in a grounded high fantasy style inline with the project's visual aesthetic and technical direction (references, documents, project meetings, etc.)
Integrate assets and textures created into the game engine’s pipeline, as well as using the in game engine tools to support these assets in production. (Shader Tool, Asset Composer, World Outliner, Gaia, Collision setups, Performance Tools, etc)
Verify the quality of work imported into the game, and make improvements when necessary
Use specific project tools and relevant content creation software to achieve best results and meet specified scheduling deadlines
Take constructive feedback and integrate those changes effectively
Iterating on game assets and environments with fellow artists via paint overs, studies, and group critiques to improve the look and gameplay
Efficiently use current game development methodologies, (texture space optimization, texel density, appropriate polygon counts, mindful of object placement draw calls, and general game optimization practices, etc.)
Work with environment lead to determine the environment’s assets required based on pre created concepts, project lead’s direction, design team input, and adjust the work accordingly to fit the story and gameplay provided by Game Design documentation
Able to come up to speed quickly on technical constraints of platform, engine and software
Understand and apply modern game industry graphic principles
schedule and detail oriented
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
2+ years’ experience creating environments for video games
Highly proficient with 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop or equivalent 3D and 2D software
Demonstrated ability to create high quality work in a realistic / high fantasy style within technical constraints
Ability to create PBR materials and all associated maps for new or existing assets
Strong design instincts and ability to create environments that support and enhance gameplay
Artistic ability to visualize entire levels and detail with minimal concept art and direction if needed
Strong understanding of color, form, shape, structure, and silhouette
Can model and texture from supplied concepts
Exceptional eye for proportion, scale, surface properties and lighting
Self-motivated, driven, with excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude
BA or BS degree in art or equivalent work experience
Additional Considerations (Pluses):
Solid foundation in traditional art, drawing, painting, illustration and/or concept art
Strong technical ability and willingness to learn new tools, techniques and workflows
Basic proficiency creating environmental VFX and/or environmental animations
Experience with aesthetics for fantasy themes and visual stylings
Unreal Engine, Shader and Blueprint Experience
Conceptual Art skills always a plus
Required Application Materials:
Resume and cover letter
Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating skilled experience in modeling, texturing, and lighting game environments
An art test may be required
About Us:
Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. Based in beautiful Southern California, Intrepid has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry. The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together.
All posted positions are full-time with generous medical benefit options covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents plus paid vacation & sick days, and 401k with matching. Please note that while positions are currently remote due to the COVID-19 situation, they are expected to be on-site at our San Diego studio when regular office practices resume.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Intrepid Studios will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Applicants of all ages, identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Intrepid Studios will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.
Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.
