Senior Environment Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Environment Artist (GameDev): Contributing significantly to the creation of AAA world art, level design, and lighting for console games, with an accent on establishing aesthetic and technical standards. Focus on problem-solving technical issues related to real-time game environments and defining art pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Brighton, UK, with full remote working possible under certain circumstances. Candidates are expected to live locally to Brighton.

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning game development studio creating world-class AAA console games, including acclaimed titles like 'Diablo IV' and 'Need For Speed Unbound'.

What you will do

• Make significant direct contributions to the creation of AAA world art, level design, and lighting.
• Work closely with the Art Lead to establish aesthetic and technical standards for environment art on the project.
• Contribute to level design and collaborate with the level design team on gameplay aspects.
• Oversee and support the external management and integration of outsourced content.
• Problem-solve and consistently present sound solutions to technical issues related to real-time game environments.
• Proactively assist in defining art pipelines and best practices against industry benchmarks.

Requirements

• Exceptional portfolio that demonstrates a breadth of ability and traditional drawing skills.
• Solid understanding of 2D/3D art packages: Photoshop, Maya, Substance, Z-Brush.
• Ability to design, prototype, model, texture, and light beautiful and immersive stylized worlds.
• A generalist creative and technical skillset that reaches beyond the remit of world art.
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills.
• A passion for video games, art and a commitment to personal development.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave entitlement, including studio closure over Christmas, plus UK bank holidays.
• Additional anniversary holidays, up to a maximum of 30 days of annual leave.
• Generous Team Project Bonuses.
• Company Pension Scheme and Private Medical (BUPA) & Dental Insurance.
• Health and Well-being Allowance (£50 per month).
• Volunteer Time Off ('Electric Square in the Community').
• Tech Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Monthly Friday Lunch.
• Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas, Cereal Bar, Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks.
• In-house Social Clubs (D&D fans, board games, yoga, cooking club).
• Dog-friendly employer and free personal trainer sessions.
• Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out, and an annual Summer Festival.
• Two studios in the heart of Brighton.