Lead Environment Artist

We are seeking a skilled and visionary Lead Environment Artist to oversee the creation of high-quality, visually compelling environments for our games. In this role, you will lead a team of environment artists, set artistic direction, and ensure that our game worlds are not only beautiful but also functional and engaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of environment artists, providing feedback and fostering their growth.
• Artistic Direction: Develop and communicate the visual style and direction for environments, ensuring consistency with the overall game vision along our art and creative directors.
• Design & Creation: Oversee the design and creation of environment assets, including modeling, texturing, and optimization.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., Level Design, Art Direction, Technical Art) to ensure seamless integration of environment assets into the game.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards for environment quality and performance, conducting reviews and optimizing assets as needed.
• Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve and innovate our environment design processes.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in environment art for video games, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of environment art and leadership skills in game projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine.
• Artistic Vision: Exceptional understanding of composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Communication: Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with AAA videogame environments.
• Knowledge of procedural generation techniques.
• Knowledge of material creation in unreal engine editors.
• Experience in a multi-platform game development environment.

Benefits

• Creative Freedom: Contribute to groundbreaking projects and make a real impact on the gaming industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented and passionate team that values creativity and innovation.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.