Level Architect - Arkane Studios
Arkane Studios is seeking talented and highly experienced Level Architect to join our team in Lyon, France to work on a unannounced AAA project.
Responsibilities:
Answering to the Lead Environment Artist and to the Art Director, you will take care of the:
- Creation of level assets from the initial blockout, light pass, placement of assets created by other artists (props, textures...).
- At the heart of the level creation process you will respond to the needs of prop artists, while staying within the constraints of level designers in charge of gameplay.
Requirements:
- Good observation skills, technically minded and strong graphical culture (photography, cinema and painting).
- Ability to translate 2D designs into a 3D playable level.
- Traditional art training, you know how to draw and understand color.
- You're passionate about video games and have an excellent understanding of spacial constraints for a game balanced between gameplay, esthetics and performance.
- Relevant experience with Unreal is preferred (mod experience accepted as well).
- Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Maya.
How to apply?
If you are interested in this position, please complete our recruitment form here:
http://www.arkane-studios.fr/uk/jobs.php
About Arkane
Founded in 1999, Arkane Studios is an independent game developer with offices in Lyon, France and Austin, Texas.
The company's passions are invested in first-person immersive games with depth.
Arkane released its first game, Arx Fatalis, in 2002. With its innovative magic systems and rich, cohesive environments, Arx earned the studio some major awards, including a nomination as Rookie Studio of the Year.
In 2006, Arkane created Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, a game known for innovations in body awareness and its unique first-person combat system. Dark Messiah garnered the IGN Readers Choice for the Best PC Action Game of 2006.
Along the way, Arkane Studios has worked on projects with Valve, Activision, Electronic Arts and 2K Games, contributing to AAA games such as Call of Duty : World at War and Bioshock 2.
Today Arkane continues to innovate and expand, embracing new design concepts and game technologies while staying true to its passions for creating deep, immersive environments.
Responsibilities:
Answering to the Lead Environment Artist and to the Art Director, you will take care of the:
- Creation of level assets from the initial blockout, light pass, placement of assets created by other artists (props, textures...).
- At the heart of the level creation process you will respond to the needs of prop artists, while staying within the constraints of level designers in charge of gameplay.
Requirements:
- Good observation skills, technically minded and strong graphical culture (photography, cinema and painting).
- Ability to translate 2D designs into a 3D playable level.
- Traditional art training, you know how to draw and understand color.
- You're passionate about video games and have an excellent understanding of spacial constraints for a game balanced between gameplay, esthetics and performance.
- Relevant experience with Unreal is preferred (mod experience accepted as well).
- Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Maya.
How to apply?
If you are interested in this position, please complete our recruitment form here:
http://www.arkane-studios.fr/uk/jobs.php
About Arkane
Founded in 1999, Arkane Studios is an independent game developer with offices in Lyon, France and Austin, Texas.
The company's passions are invested in first-person immersive games with depth.
Arkane released its first game, Arx Fatalis, in 2002. With its innovative magic systems and rich, cohesive environments, Arx earned the studio some major awards, including a nomination as Rookie Studio of the Year.
In 2006, Arkane created Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, a game known for innovations in body awareness and its unique first-person combat system. Dark Messiah garnered the IGN Readers Choice for the Best PC Action Game of 2006.
Along the way, Arkane Studios has worked on projects with Valve, Activision, Electronic Arts and 2K Games, contributing to AAA games such as Call of Duty : World at War and Bioshock 2.
Today Arkane continues to innovate and expand, embracing new design concepts and game technologies while staying true to its passions for creating deep, immersive environments.