This job listing expired on Mar 4, 2021
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Level Environment/Prop Artist with great communication skills, an eye for detail and mind for creativity with the passion to create game art that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in VR. You have extensive knowledge and experience of the 3D pipeline including basic lighting, shader applications, and efficient world-building and prop practices.
Responsibilities
- Senior Environment/Prop Artist
- Work closely with the Environment Art Lead to bring to life a stunning new world with beautiful and exciting set pieces and locations
- Work with Designers, Concept Artists, and other Environment Artists to create game environments from early block-out phase to final game art.
- Produce highly-detailed, hand-painted environment/props and scenes and convert them into game assets
- Communicate clearly and consistently with the Art Lead and Production Team
- Be proactive during meetings and contribute interesting, creative ideas to the project
- Work efficiently to produce high-quality artwork within set deadlines
- Create models and assemble scenes for both architectural and organic environments
- Troubleshoot levels and maintain them to stay in frame rate, memory and design spec
Experience and Skills:
- 5+ years of professional experience working as an artist in games and/or entertainment industries
- Amazing painting skills with a passion for environments and props
- Strong artistic ability to visualize entire levels and detail with minimal concept art and direction
- Self-motivated- requires minimal direction, can carry on the vision for the level until completion and commit to deadlines
- Strong eye for color, perspective, light and composition
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle large workloads efficiently.
- At least 1 shipped title
- Traditional and digital illustration/concepting skills
- Knowledge of 3D software (3ds Max preferred), Z-Brush, Substance Painter, Photoshop and the Unity Engine
- Strong communication skills
Full time position with vacation, PTO and benefits available.
Austin based location required, but currently available for remote work.
*Candidates must be authorized to work and accept new employment in the United States.