Lead 3D Environment Artist - Remote

Overview

Unknown Worlds is seeking an accomplished Lead 3D environment artist to work on our next game in the Subnautica Universe. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for world building and environmental storytelling in the science fiction genre. The environment lead is responsible for overseeing the internal and external environment art team, including hard surface, and managing the related art pipelines on the project. This is a highly collaborative role working with vis dev, world team, production and design to bring our amazing game worlds to life.

In Short

• Collaborate closely with the concept team, environment and hard surface artists to create stunning, expressive 3D environments.
• Define and maintain environment art pipelines and quality targets.
• Provide coaching and feedback to the environment art team.
• Work with art, world and design leadership to understand gameplay requirements.
• Manage work across team members and external partners.
• Create and implement environment assets as an individual contributor.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a 3D artist in the games industry.
• Proficiency with Blender, Max, Maya, Z-Brush, Substance Designer and Painter.
• Experience with environment art modeling, texturing and materials creation.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing and directing outsource partners.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Annual professional development and home office stipends.
• Paid time off for volunteer/non-profit work.