3D Environment Artist - The Odd Gentlemen (King's Quest) (Los Angeles)
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The Odd Gentlemen are looking for a fine gent or lady to join our team in Los Angeles. Our ideal gentleperson combines the skills of a modeler, lighter, set decorator, and texture mapper and can take all those to make whimsical and stylized settings. You will be responsible for creating both interior and exterior environments for story-based gameplay. A creative sense for interesting visuals that also provide specific focal points is integral for developing the scenes for this title.
Title: Environment Artist
We are looking for an Environment Artist to join our team on a next-generation console project. This game will be created in Unreal Engine 3 and will be story-focused.
Responsibilities:- Take concept images and inspirational reference to create game-ready, in-engine environments. Model, texture, and light all aspects of the environment
- Regard and contribute improvements to the asset creation pipeline, including workflow streamlining, optimization, file management, etc.
- Experiment to find a way to bring the unique world and style to life
- Work with the Art Director and Technical Artist to create environments
- Make assets with an eye toward maintaining The Odd Gentlemen’s brand for artistic style
- Paint stylized textures matching the look defined in the concept materials
- Follow a specific pipeline workflow to make sure all assets are game ready
- A minimum of 3 years related experience in game development modeling and texturing characters (or equivalent)
- Have shipped at least one console/PC title as an environment artist
- Strong foundation and understanding of light, color, shading, and style
- Thorough understanding of the technical limitations and optimization of game art assets for various platforms
- A passion for story-driven games and fantastical worlds and characters
- Experienced in Unreal or related game engine
- Understanding of architecture and natural landscape environments
- Create shaders, materials, and textures to bring art to life and stay within pipeline and performance constraints
- Motivated to self-manage and actively seek answers, conduct research and explore creative solutions
- Proficient with Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop