Principal Environment Artist

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Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience at Senior level or higher.
• At least one (1) shipped AAA Game.
• Highly skilled in modeling/texturing in non-destructive workflows.
• Highly proficient in Unreal Editor 5.
• High level of proficiency in understanding forms, shape language, and design of stylized art assets.
• Strong portfolio showcasing preferably stylized environments, with the ability to create stunning worlds from start to finish.
• Ability to work proactively and reactively when needed and collaborate with production for efficient asset tracking.
• Ability to thrive and contribute effectively in a lean team environment, supporting outsourcing efforts where needed.
• Professional experience with Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, Zbrush, PBR, Unreal.

Responsibilities:

• Create and take ownership of entire biomes, working collaboratively with the team to produce art from blockouts to final implementation in Unreal.
• Work with the Art Director and Environment Art lead, identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.
• Motivated and self-reliant, capable of working independently or as a team and quantifying work priorities.
• Adaptable and agile, hosting a wide range of experience in 3D applications and showing a drive to keep updating their knowledge.
• Mentor junior members of the team and work to cultivate talent and upskill where needed, and be able to express themselves clearly to different disciplines and bridge departments.
• Collaborate with Tech Art and Engineering teams to make sure art assets maintain visual quality during gameplay.
• Provide feedback to the wider teams and be an ambassador for new techniques and technologies.
• Be an inspiring and welcoming team member helping to create something incredible together.