Environment Artist - Remote

Overview

Insomniac is looking for an Environment Artist. In this role, the Environment Artist will be responsible for creating game worlds by modeling/sculpting assets from high res to in game, authoring textures and materials, and taking in-editor design roughs to a photorealistic level of completion while still respecting composition and layout.

In Short

• Creates organic and hard-surface assets from a style guide, with or without concept art.
• Takes assets through the full modeling/texturing production pipeline.
• Sculpts, high poly, low poly, High poly to low poly bakes.
• Optimizes textures and geometry; creates LODs.
• Creates modular kits.
• PBR Material assignment and texture creation.
• Builds out and set dresses spaces with modular assets in-editor.
• Works independently and communicates with other production teams.
• Maintains performance requirements for levels.
• Scopes levels for on-time milestone delivery.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Maya and baking of high-poly models to low-poly models workflow.
• Proficient in texture creation with Photoshop, Substance Designer/Painter, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sculpting with ZBrush.
• Experience using at least one industry-leading level editor and source control.
• Houdini knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient foundations skills, including composition, design, and color theory.
• Strong traditional painting skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines under tight schedules.
• Willingness to receive direction and work closely with a team.
• Understanding of basic game design and passion for gaming is a plus.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Competitive pay range based on experience and location.
• Opportunity to work in a creative environment.
• Collaborate with a talented team.
• Access to industry-leading tools and technology.