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Thatgamecompany

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

$60K/yr

As an Environment Artist, you will work with the Creative Director, Art Leads, Vis Dev Artists and ... Support the rest of the art team to create 3D assets * Review and fix bugs Must Haves: * 3+ years ...

Epic Games

Principal Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Professional experience using a 3D content creation application such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender ...

SAIC

3D Environmental Artist

Orlando, FL · On-site

Description The 3D Environmental Artist is an entry-to-mid-level technical artist responsible for ... Airport Environment Construction: * Assemble airport environments from source imagery, engineering ...

SAIC

3D Environmental Artist

Orlando, FL

Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None Clearance Level Must ... Airport Environment Construction: * Assemble airport environments from source imagery, engineering ...

Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Being an expert in 3D asset creation in DCC tools, such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush. Strong ... Providing mentorship to other Environment Artists, and making the team around them stronger through ...

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3D Environment Artist (Sky)

Remote

Thatgamecompany
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 51 - 200 employees
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$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 4 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The award winning team behind Journey, flOw, and Flower are looking to expand their team on Sky: Children of the Light with a Generalist. This position reports to the Art team while working closely with the Design team.
As an Environment Artist, you will work with the Creative Director, Art Leads, Vis Dev Artists and other Environment Artists to create landscapes, spaces, and models for the world of Sky: Children of the Light. The ideal candidate understands that making an environment is more than creating beautiful content to fill spaces but is also an opportunity to tell the story behind the world players inhabit. If this sounds exciting to you, we'd love to have you join our team!
Responsibilities
  • Create landscapes using our own proprietary terrain system
  • Create models and set dress these landscapes to support the narrative
  • Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers
  • Brainstorm ideas and create rapid prototypes during the concept phase
  • Support the rest of the art team to create 3D assets
  • Review and fix bugs

Must Haves:
  • 3+ years of experience in the games industry
  • Proficient in Autodesk Maya
  • Great artistic sensibility and excellent eye for design, color, lighting, composition,
    and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to take constructive feedback
  • Self-motivated and a team player
  • Open to learning new skills and programs

Nice to Haves:
  • Familiarity with our games and visual style
  • Ability to concept
  • Love and affinity for video games
  • Ability to visualize and communicate ideas
  • Active and passionate Sky player

This position is available for remote work for candidates within the USA.
Please submit a resume and portfolio to be considered.
Perks:
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job-there's no waiting period before they kick in.
• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
• Pre-tax wellness stipend
• Pre-tax work from home stipend
• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
• Support for personal professional development
We look forward to meeting you!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $60,000 USD to $130,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.
Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.
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