This is a hybrid role in Redmond .
Pay Range: $38/hr - $40/hr
Our client's Studios, the creators of a critically acclaimed gaming franchise, are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Environment Artist with a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for creating breathtaking photorealistic environments. As an Environment Artist at our client's Studios, you will play a crucial role in supporting both our internal and external art teams. Your primary responsibility will be to contribute to the creation of large-scale environments and game-ready assets that meet the highest visual standards set by the project.
Responsibilities:
- Craft rich and highly detailed terrain, vegetation, track surface, materials to create high-quality track environments.
- Create, modify and review track assets during all stages of production to ensure their quality and adherence to project standards.
- Effectively communicate production challenges to Environment Leadership, seeking guidance and providing updates as appropriate.
- Generate asset specifications and documentation outlining best practices, lessons learned, and challenges encountered during the development process.
- Collaborate with internal and external artists to validate the delivery and seamless integration of art assets.
- Produce high-quality models, materials, and prototypes as required to support track/environment development.
- Utilize strong set dressing and storytelling skills to enhance the visual appeal and immersive experience of tracks and environments.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with at least 1 shipped title on console or PC
- Strong visual and technical understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and level creation
- Proficiency with 3DS Max and/or equivalent software
- Strong scene compositional skills to assist with environment set dressing and storytelling
- Proficiency with 3DSMax and/or equivalent software
- Eagerness to learn and teach new tools and processes
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Experience working with terrain/vegetation/material authoring software such as: Gaea, World Machine, ZBrush, Substance Designer, Speedtree
- A portfolio demonstrating exceptional modeling, sculpting, material creation and scene composition.
- A passion for art, innovation and technology a plus!
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $38/hr - $40/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
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