Lead Environment Artist - Remote

Overview

Join Pipeworks Studios and make your mark on the gaming industry as a Lead Environment Artist on an exciting AAA project. The Lead Environment Artist is a senior level environment artist who may function as a direct contributor and/or lead on a project. This role includes mentoring junior designers, working independently, and collaborating with stakeholders, clients, and the Project Art Director to lead or directly contribute on projects in their environment design, modeling, and texturing needs for a variety of styles and platforms.

In Short

• Create environments for individual projects, as needed
• Work with the Project Art Director to determine project requirements
• Lead a pod of environment artists
• Research and implement current techniques
• Collaborate with design to determine level flow
• Work closely with Technical Artist for quality improvements
• Provide accurate time estimations for project planning
• Work effectively with other artists and engineers
• Solve problems to benefit the project/team
• Mentor junior designers

Requirements

• Understanding of Maya and/or Max
• Unreal 5 experience required; Unity familiarity preferred
• Ability to create environment textures with Substance Designer
• Capacity to evaluate input and provide creative solutions
• Strong communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Prior experience leading Environment Art teams preferred
• Ability to keep a clear and consistent schedule
• Understanding of bug fixing and investigation
• Portfolio of art required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 20 Paid Company Holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Club Discounts
• Annual Company Events
• Project Wrap Parties