DPS Games are looking for an exceptionally skilled Senior Environment Artist to play a key role in the creation of the next big free-to-play title from Wargaming, the company that brought us World of Tanks and one of the strongest free-to-play PC game companies in the world.
You will be a self-motivated team player who will work closely with the Lead Environment Artist and Art Director to help create our fantastical game world.
You will bring your excellent verbal and written skills, using these to play a pivotal role in our internal and external feedback and critique discussions. In this position, you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community and sharing knowledge as well as developing new skills.
The Senior Environment Artist will report to the Lead Environment Artist.
Create stunning 3D worlds
Translate concept and reference artwork into 3D game assets as required, setting a high-quality bar
Help design, construct, document and implement pipeline procedures
Prototype new techniques and processes
Create high-poly and low-poly models and accompanying texture sets that use advanced shaders
Help support off-site development partners
Collaborate with the Lead Environment Artist to deliver innovation and drive quality
Assist the Lead Environment Artist in planning within this discipline
Proven production art experience in the gaming industry
At least 3 published games
Proven ability to create exceptional stylised and realistic worlds
Outstanding skill in a digital sculpting package – Z-Brush
Exceptional knowledge of Maya
High level expertise in Substance painter
Significant Unreal 4 development experience with at least one released title
A great eye for detail, natural flair & a strong understanding of composition & colour theory
Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner
Diligent self-management around both individual and team tasks, schedule and budgets
Strong organizational skills with adherence to optimization and asset management
Understanding of narrative world building
Traditional art skills (drawing, painting, sculpting, photography)
Concept skills – Ability to visualize and concept with this discipline
BA in art or related field or equivalent experience
Samples of your work displaying clean High Poly to Low Poly bakes, strong understanding of material variation and stylized texturing
Passion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
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