Rockstar North - Environment Artist - Edinburgh, UK
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Wed like to hear from the industrys most talented environment artists!
Join our team to create next-generation worlds for some exciting upcoming projects! Strong modelling and texturing skills are not enough. Candidates must be able to create immersive, living, and fully-realized environments.
As an Environment Artist working at Rockstar North, you will be responsible for creating exciting and believable artwork, creating and texturing environment assets for the biggest and best open world environments in the industry. You will have previous experience of working on a large games production and be mindful of memory restrictions and design requirements.
We prize an ability to demonstrate individual design skills; including concept and creation of assets that are both original and yet still keep a look and feel of their specific real-world references.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Additional Information
You can view all of Rockstar North's open vacancies on http://www.rockstargames.com/careers/openings/rockstar-north
About the studio;
Part of the Rockstar family since 1999 and based out of modern, spacious, purpose-built studios in the heart of Edinburgh, Rockstar North develops original game titles and are proud to be the developer of the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto series. At Rockstar North, youll find a very proud team of hard-working creatives committed to pushing the boundaries of the medium.
About Edinburgh
Based in Scotland's picturesque and historic capital city of Edinburgh, Rockstar North's contemporary studio building is easily reached by bus, car or by train, with the city's main rail station a brief five minute walk away. Dominated by its 15th Century Castle, this culturally vibrant city of approximately 500,000 people is home yearly to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts celebration in the world. Along with a diverse collection of bars, clubs, plentiful shops, restaurants, and cafes on the studio's doorstep, the city is surrounded by easily accessible open countryside, fantastic beaches and a wide range of sporting facilities.
Join our team to create next-generation worlds for some exciting upcoming projects! Strong modelling and texturing skills are not enough. Candidates must be able to create immersive, living, and fully-realized environments.
As an Environment Artist working at Rockstar North, you will be responsible for creating exciting and believable artwork, creating and texturing environment assets for the biggest and best open world environments in the industry. You will have previous experience of working on a large games production and be mindful of memory restrictions and design requirements.
We prize an ability to demonstrate individual design skills; including concept and creation of assets that are both original and yet still keep a look and feel of their specific real-world references.
Responsibilities
- Model, texture and create collision in 3D for game environments.
- Work closely with Programmers and other departments to ensure art assets are fully optimized for target platforms while minimizing any impact on artistic integrity of assets.
- Participate in R&D of new techniques to implement into production pipeline.
- Proactively seek feedback from Lead Artist, Producer and Creative Director.
- Ensure that artistic style is consistent with defined visual style for the game.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of post-secondary educational experience in 2D and 3D art production.
- 3+ years of experience as a 3D artist within the gaming or similar industry.
- Preferably worked on at least one released title.
- Possess a good knowledge of cutting edge shader techniques.
- Superior 3D art skills.
- Eagerness to learn new software tools and technologies.
- Ability to work in a team setting, under deadlines and time constraints.
- Expertise in 3ds Max, Photoshop, or other technologies utilized in the production of game art.
- Strong technical background with ability to grasp new programs and systems quickly would be an advantage.
- Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Able to prioritize and multi-task.
- Creative nature with strong problem solving skills.
Additional Information
- Must provide a portfolio through a webpage or other digital media to be considered.
You can view all of Rockstar North's open vacancies on http://www.rockstargames.com/careers/openings/rockstar-north
About the studio;
Part of the Rockstar family since 1999 and based out of modern, spacious, purpose-built studios in the heart of Edinburgh, Rockstar North develops original game titles and are proud to be the developer of the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto series. At Rockstar North, youll find a very proud team of hard-working creatives committed to pushing the boundaries of the medium.
About Edinburgh
Based in Scotland's picturesque and historic capital city of Edinburgh, Rockstar North's contemporary studio building is easily reached by bus, car or by train, with the city's main rail station a brief five minute walk away. Dominated by its 15th Century Castle, this culturally vibrant city of approximately 500,000 people is home yearly to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts celebration in the world. Along with a diverse collection of bars, clubs, plentiful shops, restaurants, and cafes on the studio's doorstep, the city is surrounded by easily accessible open countryside, fantastic beaches and a wide range of sporting facilities.