Remote Environment Artist (Temp)

Hiring a 3D Environment Artist to help us develop immersive and visually compelling environments for video games. We are seeking a creative individual who is comfortable working across multiple stages of environment development, from early concept art and visual exploration to 3D modeling, texturing, and Unreal Engine Implementation. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create Environment concept art, sketches, mood boards, and visual explorations.
• Design landscapes, architecture, structures, environmental props, and world building elements.
• Translate creative direction and reference materials into cohesive environment designs.
• Develop compositions and visual concepts to communicate environmental layouts, lighting, color, and atmosphere.
• Help establish and maintain a consistent visual style across environments and assets.
• Design and create high-quality 3D environment assets using Maya.
• Model environmental props, architecture, terrain, foliage, rocks and other natural or man-made elements.
• Create both modular and unique environment assets for use in game engines.
• Develop high-poly and low-poly models with clean topology.
• Create UV layouts, textures, and materials.
• Build landscapes and terrain using Unreal Engine landscape tools and other environment creation workflows.
• Help maintain organized asset libraries, project files, and environment workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a BS in computer science or the arts or a BA in design field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency utilizing software’s such as Adobe Suite After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator. And 3D software’s such as Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya/Cinema 4D.
• Strong portfolio showcasing understanding of 3D environments, props, and environment design.
• Experience creating environment concept art, sketches, or visual development artwork.
• A strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, texturing, and material creation.
• Ability to create high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and able to incorporate feedback from directors.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing version control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• Strong attention to details and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Ability to work with deadlines and self-manage time.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications.
• Comfortable taking on multiple roles.

NICE TO HAVE -

• Experience working with game engines.
• Experience working with 3D software’s such as Maya, Blender, or Cinema 4D.
• Knowledgably in using Slack.
• An interest in game development.

PAY RANGE INFO

This is a temporary part-time employee position with a duration of approximately 3 months, with the potential for extension or conversion to an ongoing part-time or full-time role.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.00 – $30.00/hr.