Are you a killer 3D artist who specializes in world-building? Are you experienced in 3D development and pipelines? Got something to show the world? If so, New World Interactive might be the place for you! We are looking for a Senior Environmental Artist to help create high-quality and detailed levels. We believe collaboration is key to a successful game and have built an environment that will allow creativity and freedom to do your best work. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and team up with some of the most talented people in the industry.

This is a full-time, permanent position within the Art Team where you can focus on what you love.

What a Senior Environmental Artist will do:

Work together with the Level Design Team and the Creative Director to create appealing Environments
Actively participate in milestone planning and reviews
Work with Technical Artists to create and improve tools and workflows
Identify and set up best practices, workflows and pipelines for Level Art Creation
Work with Technical Art and other artists to develop the environmental art creation and integration pipeline

If you’re interested, you’ll need these skills or experiences:

4+ years of experience with a high-end game engine, including high-resolution 3D modeling, surfacing, optimization and game integration
Set the tone for Art Direction through visual prototypes
Lead change to address workflow challenges and technical difficulties
Proficiency, as demonstrated in your portfolio in game development, as an artist specializing in hard surface and environmental modelling using Blender, Substance Painter and Zbrush
Portfolio demonstrating Environmental art skills
Proficiency in UE4, with an ability to create believable materials and architectural modular kits for any aesthetic
Great eye for color and texture
Ability to understand and learn technical and creative concepts
Understand and follow technical limitations
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Evaluate outsourced assets as they are delivered to make sure they meet quality standards in conjunction with the Art Director. Integrate outsourced assets into environments as needed
Organic and hard surface modelling/sculpting skills are a must
Keep up to date on the latest industry-standard tools, workflows and techniques
Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills

Portfolio Requirements:

A web portfolio that demonstrates a range of high-quality, 3D art
Excellent understanding of light, shade, color and detail when creating game materials, models and final scenes
Samples from previous industry work

Additional skills or experiences that will move you up in the stack-ranking for considerations are:

Traditional art skills such as drawing, painting and sculpting are a plus
An interest or love of military aesthetics
1+ shipped AAA game titles or equivalent work e.g. live product development
Experience in Unreal