Senior 3D Environment Artist

thatgamecompany•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

thatgamecompany Inc. Is looking for Senior Environment Artists to join our team! As a Senior Environment Artist, you will collaborate with the 3D Art team—including the Art Director, Art Leads, Concept Artists, and fellow 3D Artists—to create landscapes, environments, and models for an unannounced project. The ideal candidate understands that building environments goes beyond simply filling spaces with beautiful assets; it is an opportunity to help tell the story of the world players inhabit. If this resonates with you, we would love to have you join our team. Demonstrating artistic skills with our 3D Art Test is required for this position.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in games
Proficient modeling skills in Maya or equivalent
Strong sense of composition, lighting, and color theory
Self-motivated, humble, and a team player
Open-minded and great at handling criticism
Passionate about creating unique and innovative 3D look

Nice To Haves

A passionate Sky player
Ability to design gameplay levels and spaces
Knowledgeable on ancient civilization and cultures
A love for games especially titles similar to Flower, Journey or Sky!

Responsibilities

Create landscapes using our own proprietary terrain system
Create models and set dress these landscapes to support the narrative and gameplay
Establish environmental lighting and atmosphere for new or existing levels
Create environmental FX such as particles, god rays, fog, bloom, exposure, etc.
Work closely with technical artists to create custom shaders
Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers
Brainstorm ideas and create rapid prototypes during the concept phase
Support the rest of the modeling team to create cosmetic and level content
Assist other departments throughout the studio on environment or modeling needs

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
Pre-tax wellness stipend
Pre-tax work from home stipend
Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount portal for everyday goods and services
Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
Support for personal professional development