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Job Description

Description

Join Pipeworks Studios and make your mark on the gaming industry as an Environment Artist on an exciting AAA project. The Environment Artist will work closely with the Project Art Director and Senior Environment Artist(s) support various projects on their environment design, modeling, and texturing needs with styles ranging from cartoony to realistic.

Day To Day

Responsibilities

Create environments for individual projects, as needed
Work with the Project Art Director or Art Lead to understand project requirements, then research, develop, and implement it in engine
Work within an environment POD creating AAA level content
Research current techniques used and utilize most relevant processes
Work with Design to determine level flow and how it will pertain to environments
Work closely with Technical Art to develop new or improved upon techniques to improve visual quality
Work with other departments as needed
Work independently and provide accurate time estimations for project planning

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Must Haves

Understanding of Maya and / or Max

Unreal 5 experience is required; familiarity with Unity is a bonus

Ability to create environment textures within tools such as Substance Designer

Ability to create or work off of environment concepts that are in various stages of completion

Ability to light a scene based on the design of mood and impact in the game

Ability to consider multiple requests / suggestions and come up with creative solutions

Understanding of what tasks will fall under design vs. art

Ability to keep an organized and consistent schedule

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Understanding of bug fixing and investigation

Ability to make visually impactful environments and push the envelope when needed

Work well independently and within a team

Work effectively with other artists and engineers to achieve project goals

Solve problems to the benefit of the project / team

Nice-To-Have Skills

Ability to use Zbrush

Ability to do FX

Ability to whitebox levels

Education & Experience Required

Any degree or certification in relevant field or equivalent work experience AND

At least 3 years of experience in a similar role

Materials Required

Candidate should include a portfolio of art that they have created or directed. An art test may be required.

What We Can Offer You

A Flexible Working Environment

Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work : remote, in office, or hybrid.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy

Generous Paid Time Off

20 Paid Company Holidays

Relocation

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Club Discounts

Sports Team Sponsorship

Annual Company Events

Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.

By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!

Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and latest Diversity Report.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.

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