SENIOR WORLD BUILDER - The studio formerly known as Irrational Games

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Come work with us, we are looking for a Senior World builder! 

More Info below, apply through this link: http://irrationalgames.com/studio/careers/

The studio formerly known as Irrational Games is looking for a Senior Level Builder.  In this role, you will be helping to craft and create our worlds.  You will need to combine a strong aesthetic sense in creating visually interesting spaces with an understanding of level design.

Responsibilities:

• Layout, build and light levels from initial block out to final polish in Unreal 4.
• Tell deep and meaningful stories within the environment.
• Work with Art Team to ensure artistic unity with the entire project.
• Work with the Design Team and the Lead Environment Artist to make gameplay and Levels function harmoniously.
• Collaborate in the planning of project environments.
• Sketch/Model/Concept ideas for 3D environments.
• Excel at consistent aesthetic and technical quality in all environments.
• Prototype rough level layouts quickly and efficiently.
• Level Streaming setup and implementation.
• Optimize Levels for performance and memory.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years’ experience in the game industry with at least 2 shipped AAA titles.
• Experienced in modular level construction and lighting/atmosphere.
• Unreal Engine 4 experience, including terrain/landscape editing.
• Advanced understanding of Physically Based Shading materials and lighting.
• Able to respond elegantly to difficult creative changes, often late in the process.
• Quickly learn and adapt to art and production pipelines.
• Self-motivated towards solving creative problems.
• Must be eligible to work in the US and willing to relocate to Boston.
• Experience in First Person Shooters and semi-open (e.g. Borderlands/Shadows of Mordor) or open world game.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong foundational skills including composition, design, and color theory.
• Self-motivated, ability to work well independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Passion for narrative First Person Shooters a plus.
• Understanding of source control via Perforce or equivalent.
• Traditional art skills (figure drawing, landscape, animals, painting, composition, perspective, etc.) a plus.
• Understanding of procedural art systems in games.
• Experience working with outsourcing a plus.
• Architectural knowledge.

When Applying For This Position:

• Please watch the following GDC talk given by Ken Levine: http://www.gdcvault.com/play/1020434/Narrative
• Strong portfolio showcasing your most recent work, must be submitted with resume.