Senior Environment Artist – Biome

Elsewhere Entertainment Z.O.O.

Job Location:

Warsaw - Poland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:

Senior Environment Artist Biome

Requisition ID:

R025931

Job Description:

Position available in Warsaw Poland or Malmö Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Environment Artist Biome to join the development of a new IP.

Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative exhilarating and expansively entertaining!

As a member of the Art department youll craft compelling worlds and build realistic detailed 3D environments that enhance the games setting story and gameplay elements

As a member of the project youll help take the studio and our game from great to even betterwith a focus on inclusivity mutual respect (for ourselves and our players) thoughtfulness empathy professionalism and collaboration.

Youll help us by

Collaborate with art directors environment artists and designers to establish the look feel and mood of distinct biomes that align with the games narrative and art direction
Study real-world ecosystems geology and climate patterns to inform authenticity diversity and detail in biome creation
Produce and update style guides asset lists and biome setup documentation to ensure consistency across the project
Model texture and implement foliage rocks terrain features and other natural elements ensuring they integrate seamlessly into the environment
Guide the use of procedural tools to craft believable ecosystems that balance artistic detail with gameplay needs
Develop high-quality PBR-compliant materials for natural surfaces such as soil grass bark and rocks ensuring they react naturally to lighting and weather
Design natural environments that visually convey narrative history and a sense of place through composition and asset placement
Collaborate with technical artists to optimize biome content for all target platforms using efficient shaders instancing and LODs while maintaining visual fidelity

Youre awesome because you have

A strong portfolio demonstrating focus and passion for creation realistic destruction or physics simulations
At least 8 years of experience in creating Natural Environment or Prop Art in AAA game development with at least one AAA title connected to your name
Excellent artistic and design skills including a keen eye for composition color theory and visual storytelling
Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g. Maya 3ds Max Blender ZBrush Substance Painter/Designer)
Experience working in Modern Game Engines with an awareness of game budgets limits and memory constraints
Ability to consistently resolve issues from a visual production and technical perspective
Basic ability to communicate visually utilizing traditional media
Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and work under tight deadlines

Bonus points for

Experience in working in or developing procedural workflows via tools like Houdini or Unreal PCG
Experience with photogrammetry or other scanning techniques & workflows
Experience in working with terrain editing software like Gaia or World Creator
Experience in working with GIS software like QGIS or ArcGIS

Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.

Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.

Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future

#elsewhere

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Title:Senior Environment Artist BiomeRequisition ID:R025931Job Description:Position available in Warsaw Poland or Malmö Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Environment Artist Biome to join the development of a new IP.Feed your creativity while collaborating w...