TL;DR

Vegetation Artist (SpeedTree): Creating high-quality, optimized vegetation assets (trees, bushes, grass) for real-time game engines with an accent on accurate modeling and texturing according to natural characteristics. Focus on ensuring assets meet technical and visual requirements, collaborating with environment and level design teams, and contributing to world-building.

Location: Remote (Ukraine). Office in Kyiv.

Company

Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, with experience in over a thousand projects including popular games like Diablo 2: Resurrected and Metro Exodus. It is part of Virtuos, a leading global game developer.

What you will do

Create high-quality, optimized vegetation assets (trees, bushes, grass) using SpeedTree.
Model and texture assets accurately according to their species and natural characteristics.
Ensure assets meet technical and visual requirements for real-time engines (LODs, wind animation, lightmaps).
Understand and interpret concept art and environment briefs precisely.
Collaborate with environment and level design teams to integrate foliage seamlessly.
Contribute to world-building by shaping the natural look and feel of in-game environments.

Requirements

2+ years of strong experience with SpeedTree for Games.
Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools (Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
Familiarity with PBR workflows and optimization techniques.
Ability to interpret and translate concept art into functional assets.
Understanding of LOD systems, wind animation, and lightmap preparation.
English B1+ (speaking).

Culture & Benefits

Work on diverse and innovative game projects with leading global studios and publishers.
Opportunities for professional advancement, training, workshops, and learning programs.
Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback.
Access to an international network of studios as part of Virtuos.
Creative and innovative environment to realize ideas.
Modern office in Kyiv, medical insurance, and support during blackouts for uninterrupted work.
Flexible schedule on corporate equipment and transparent employment system (Diia.City resident).