Lead Environment Artist – AAA Games – London, UK

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it is safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Project: AAA Games

OPM’s client is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to join their passionate and talented team.

The successful candidate will build awe inspiring worlds that play and perform well with high-quality assets that are delivered on time and within the technical specifications required for the game to perform to the highest standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An up-to-date portfolio filled with examples of Environment work.
• In-depth understanding of shape, form and composition.
• Proven abilities in optimised 3D asset creation.
• Good experience of PBR workflows.
• Expertise with industry standard modelling tools such as 3D Studio Max and Maya.
• Familiarity working with Photoshop, Substance Painter.
• Strong communication skills.
• The capability to work well within a team.
• Experience with industry standard asset tracking software such as Jira.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Produce standalone and modular Environment assets varying in scale and complexity.
• Model assets using reference photographs and concept Art materials.
• Collaborate with the Lead Environment Artist to create high quality environments in keeping with the project's visual direction.
• Create work within performance specifications under strict deadlines.
• Review and implement your work using the game editor.
• Trouble shoot asset errors and action creative feedback.
• Work closely with other sub-disciplines such as Level Design, Lighting, VFX and Tech Art.
• Mentor junior level staff through knowledge sharing.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the impact of Environment Art on Level Design.
• Unreal Engine 4+ experience
• Familiarity with supporting software such as Zbrush and Substance Designer.
• Combination of hard surface and foliage asset modelling skills.
• Set dressing and beautification pass experience.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 417!