Environment Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Environment Artist (Gamedev): Creating realistic 3D art and procedural environments for large-scale entertainment projects with an accent on visual storytelling and technical problem solving. Focus on developing procedural 2D and 3D art using node graphs and integrating high-quality assets into in-game environments.

Location: Onsite in Andover, MA

Salary: $68,000 — $85,000 USD per year

Company

A world-class entertainment studio dedicated to creating the most rewarding and large-scale creative projects in the industry.

What you will do

• Build and map a wide range of realistic 3D art to enrich in-game environments.
• Create procedural 2D and 3D art using traditional modeling packages and procedural node graphs.
• Work across various styles and visual targets while maintaining high artistic standards.
• Collaborate with leads and directors, proactively applying feedback to assets.
• Participate in R&D to find artistic solutions to complex technical problems.
• Stay current with the latest 3D art development technologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a 3D Artist within the gaming or a similar industry.
• Expertise in 3D environment art creation and overall artistic flair.
• Experience with Houdini and a working knowledge of VEX.
• Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Andover, MA.
• Portfolio showcasing examples of procedural art generation (asset placement or geo generation).

Nice to have

• Understanding of physically based materials (PBR).
• Experience with 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, or Substance Designer.
• Knowledge of real-time game engines and associated toolsets.
• Experience with scripting languages such as MAXScript or Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, highly-motivated environment focused on collaboration and learning.
• Opportunity to work on world-class, large-scale creative projects.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other corporate benefits.
• Equal opportunity workplace promoting dignity and respect.