Senior Environment Artist - Unannounced Game

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Requirements:

• A strong portfolio demonstrating full environment work in both 3D software and game engine covering modelling, surfacing, texturing, and lighting.
• Full proficiency in modern game development software; Maya, Substance, Photoshop, Z-Brush.
• Strong experience with Unreal Engine or similar game engines.
• Proven experience of full game development cycles from concept to completion of live product releases.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of real-time engine budgets and optimizations.
• Knowledge and expertise of the fundamental art principles such as colour, composition, value/lighting, anatomy, form, perspective.
• Ability to deconstruct, understand and adapt to various art styles successfully.
• A deep artistic toolbox with multiple approaches and processes to visual development and problem-solving.
• A strong enthusiasm for games and a deep understanding of game development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Own and deliver large and complex areas of the game environment.
• Autonomously produce inspiring benchmark quality environment assets adhering to the art direction of the game in consideration of technical constraints.
• Guarantee visual consistency by understanding and following the art style guide.
• Use mechanisms and strong artistic judgment to evaluate asset quality and make corrections.
• Work collaboratively with designers and the wider art team to produce the best player focused interactive experience.
• Research, collate and prepare reference and source materials for the creation of in-game environments.
• Ensure the technical delivery of frame rate with consideration of budgets, lighting, and shaders.
• Work with Outsource teams providing feedback and integrating artwork.
• Be a major driver and voice in cross-discipline visual development, brainstorms, and pitches.
• Share knowledge and level up via mentoring, coaching and critique sessions for junior artists.
• Effectively scope, plan and time cost out deliverables.
• Create technical documentation to support visual direction, such as production guides.
• Encourage and promote good team and studio morale in a creative environment.