Environment Artist

Essential Functions

We are seeking an ambitious and creative Environment Artist to join our environment team and help build an immersive world by modeling & texturing natural environment assets. Candidates should have a strong understanding of environmental design as it applies to game play and should be able to successfully execute those ideas in engine.

Responsibilities:

Build and texture natural environmental assets to the specifications and high standards needed.
Communicate and work with designers and other artists.
Conform to the established art style by closely following art and design concepts.
Have a thorough understanding of pipelines and art integration into the game.
Contribute to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Participate in critiquing your work and the work of other artists.
Work with the entire development team in an energetic and creative environment.

Other Responsibilities

Requirements:

Able to produce assets in 3D Studio Max in a timely fashion, meeting the quality and high standards set forth.
2+ years of professional industry experience as an environment artist.
Excellent understanding of environmental design and its functions within a game.
Excellent understanding of lighting, mood, and color.
Excellent fine art skills.
Excellent knowledge of 3D Studio Max and Photoshop.
Candidates must show an aptitude for learning new systems quickly.
MMO experience a plus.

Desired Skills