Senior Level Artist
Senior Level Artist
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ABOUT THIS POSITION
Digital Extremes is looking for a Senior Level Artist to join our team!In this role youll collaborate closely with the Creative Director Art Director Level Design team and Environment Art team to help shape and execute the artistic and gameplay vision of the project. Youll ensure that each level delivers on the games visual and technical goals while balancing design needs and creative direction.
As a Senior Level Artist you will champion the artistic integrity of your levels from start to finish working crossfunctionally with various departments. Practical experience in other areas of game development is a plus.
Youll also support junior Level Artists through mentorship offering guidance to help them grow professionally and artistically. Additionally you may assist in scheduling and team coordination helping to keep production aligned with key narrative and delivery milestones. A strong understanding of both your individual contributions and the broader project vision is key to success in this role.
Were looking for someone with genuine enthusiasm for video games and strong communication skills. A portfolio is required that demonstrates your expertise in composition colour theory architecture and storytelling as well as your ability to explain the artistic and gameplay intent behind your work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow and when appropriate help define the art direction in collaboration with the Creative Director and Art Director
- Take ownership of entire levels from initial concept to final polish ensuring both artistic vision and gameplay needs are met
- Guide and collaborate with strike teamssmall crossfunctional groupsproviding creative and production leadership to ensure goals are met on time and at quality
- Work closely with Level Design to balance gameplay mechanics and visual storytelling ensuring a seamless player experience
- Use analytical thinking and defined art sets props visual FX and lighting techniques to design visually dynamic and technically efficient environments that support the levels narrative and gameplay goals
- Create highlevel compositions and proxy models using both 2D and 3D art skills
- Provide mentorship to junior artists and assist with peer reviews offering actionable feedback to elevate the quality of work across the team
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure optimal integration of assets into the game engine
- Evaluate and improve visual and gameplay aspects of each level through tuning bug fixing and playtesting
- Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the games production and development
- Help coordinate tasks and priorities within the level art team to support milestone planning and ensure delivery
- Participate in feedback loops giving and receiving critique constructively within the art and design teams
- Stay engaged with the broader project scope to maintain alignment with narrative design and technical goals
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Level Artist with proven success delivering highquality game environment
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of fulllevel production and to guide others through the process ideally in a strike team or multidisciplinary group setting
- Strong understanding of game engine fundamentals including performance optimization streaming and asset integration workflows
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of environments and an ability to tell compelling visual stories through composition staging and lighting
- Effective mentorship and leadership skills; able to support junior artists and collaborate across departments
- Quick to adapt to new software and pipelines including proprietary engines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate both artistic and technical goals
- A passion for video games with a deep appreciation for how environment art contributes to player immersion and gameplay
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz Digital Extremes ranks as one of the worlds top independent video game development studios. Originating with the cocreation of Epic Games multimillion unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector BioShock for the PlayStation3 the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the freetoplay action game Warframe boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch and iOS. The studios most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe an openworld actionfantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London Ontario Canada and is proud to be selected as one ofCanadas Top 100 Employers achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.
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WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our longterm focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
- Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits and paid time off
- Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian our mental wellness and healthcare services app
- Professional development and career support
- Worklife balance wellness subsidies
- Be part of Giving Back through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
- Employee events and team building exercises
Please note some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest however only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
