Location

UK, Leeds

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Position type

Full-time

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We're looking for Environment Artists of all levels to join our team! 

 

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Responsibilities

• Create 3D environment assets for use in-game to a high industry standard.

• Build level/ scene art within a game engine using environment assets, lighting, effects, etc.

• Creation of 3D assets through standard pipeline of High poly modelling, sculpting in Zbrush, Low poly modelling/ retopologising and UVing.

• Creation of environment asset textures utilising high to low baking and a great knowledge of Substance Painter.

• Create artwork to meet the direction, this will sometimes be provided by a concept artist or will be the environment artists responsibility to develop the artwork within the brief matching the style.  

• Working closely with other disciplines such as design and engineering to ensure the artwork matches the narrative goals and fits within the performance budget.

• Communication with the rest of the team to keep transparency of goals, deadlines and expectations..

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Requirements

• Knowledge and skill within Autodesk Maya, must be able to create high poly models such as hard surface assets as well as low poly models that are game-ready with efficient and optimal poly counts, UVs, normals, etc.

• Knowledge and skill within Pixologic Zbrush, must be able to create high poly assets for environments, this can include organic assets or hard surface assets.

• Knowledge and skill within Substance Painter and the PBR pipeline, must be able to create materials appropriate to the asset with a keen sense of visual language and colour theory. Materials created are expected to react physically correct within game.

• Keen design sense, must be able to conceptualize assets that will fit and blend with the game world, this may include basic blockouts in 3D to explore ideas.

• Experience as an environment artist, positions varying from junior to senior based on experience.    

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Pluses

• Familiarity with the Unity engine is a plus. Knowledge and experience working within game engines and being conscious of best work practices and limitations within them.

• Coordination, timekeeping and organisational skills

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What We Offer

• 20 days paid annual leave plus all UK bank holidays (28 days total)

• Flexible hours

• Central Location: Close to Leeds with regular transport links

• Relaxed work environment with space for social events such as game jams, movie and game nights.

• Occasional team activities such as cinema, lunch out, industry events and more. 

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Please include a CV/ Resume in your email.