3D Environment Artist

Location – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

CREATE AN UNFORGETABLE EXPREIENCE

• Founded in 2002, this studio has a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers
• Work on innovative projects with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experience that engage and inspire players
• Focus on full-service education and entertainment games in virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences and social games
• Work on projects ranging from online worlds and handheld games to VR experienced, and themed interactive attractions.

MAKE AN IMPACT

• Someone who will collaborate closely with multi-disciplined teams to ensure project goals alignment and facilitate communications with all project stake holders
• Address many aspects of the 3D pipeline for their games including basic lighting, VFX, shader applications and efficient world-building practices
• Passion for precise visual design and the ability to work in a wide range of styles within the media
• Someone who is excited about cross-disciplined collaboration and making great games

SHOW US YOUR SKILLS

• ideal candidate would have experience with and possess an excellent eye for inventive world-building for a variety of styles of 3D environments for integration in both the Unity and Unreal game engines
• 4+ years’ experience in a game development team atmosphere as an environment artist, level designer, or similar artistic role
• Portfolio of work must be available for review, displaying examples of various elements of environment design and prop work
• Understanding of optimization limitations and methodology
• Expert knowledge of sculpting in ZBrush and high to low poly process
• Expert knowledge of Substance Designer / Painter
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Flexibility with the adoption of art styles and direction is critical
• Demonstrated ability and experience mentoring and/or managing other junior 3D artists
• In-engine capabilities for effective world-building (Unreal, Unity, or otherwise)

BONUS

• BS/BA/BFA degree in fine arts, animation, visual communication, or similar