Sr. Environment Artist

At Blind Squirrel Games, making great games is only the beginning. Blind Squirrel Games is a proud, independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG, our people are our purpose, so we prioritize an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative work environment for all our Squirrels. Depending on the needs of the project, we operate as a hybrid-remote studio, allowing our developers the flexibility to crush milestone goals at the studio or within the comfort of their own home.

Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is a proud, independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG, people are our purpose, so we prioritize an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative work environment for all our squirrels. We currently have studio locations in Irvine, California; Austin, Texas; and Auckland, New Zealand.

Skills and experience are highly valued at BSG, but we recognize that talent is a product of hard-work, resilience, and a growth-mindset. We champion individuals who have demonstrated they have the grit necessary to overcome challenges and subscribe to the notion that inclusion breeds synergy and innovation. To us, diversity isn"t a metric—it"s a must!

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Austin, TX, with an onsite requirement of three days per week.

The salary range being considered for this role is $93,000-$110,000. The specified salary range pertains to Southern California, and the actual amounts may differ based on experience, performance, and location. These salary ranges do not apply to locations outside the United States.

Senior Environment Artists at BSG...

You have a deep understanding of the environment art pipeline, complemented by a refined skillset, honed through experience on numerous AAA titles. You are recognized as a dependable developer with the insight to know when to seek feedback. You welcome challenges, setting high standards for yourself and delivering high-quality work consistently.

While expertly crafting environments and assets is your primary focus, your influence and expertise is vital to the department"s success. You provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers. You excel in independent work but also value collaboration through teamwork.

Role and Responsibilities

Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is looking for a Senior Environment Artist to join us in creating compelling and immersive environment art for an upcoming project.

Supported by the Art Director and project Leads, the Senior Environment Artist is responsible for helping to craft visually stunning 3D environments, working collaboratively within their team to deliver high-quality assets and locations that align with the project's realistic art style, design requirements, and technical parameters.

As a Senior Environment Artist at BSG, you will contribute to the project by crafting high-quality models, textures, and game assets. The ideal candidate for this role has experience building detailed, realistic environments and assets for AAA games and can translate a thorough artistic understanding of the environment art pipeline into consistent deliverables that meet project expectations and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the creation of realistic, highly detailed environments, terrain and assets using current industry standard software and methods.
• Ensure high-quality and consistency across the project.
• Lead and optimize the artistic environment art pipelines and ensure technical efficiency.
• Collaborate with production to define tasks, set realistic schedules, and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Mentor junior artists, providing guidance and feedback to help them develop their skills.
• Work closely with other artists, designers, and engineers to create beautiful and performant environments.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in environment assets and rendering settings.
• Use procedural generation techniques to create large-scale environment elements.
• Iterate on environment designs based on feedback from art directors, designers, and play testers.
• Document environment art pipelines, workflows, and best practices for reference and training purposes.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location.

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Salary : $93,000 - $110,000