Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Oblivion and Rise of Nations, as well as Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios, LLC is currently seeking an Environment Artist to join the team at the Big Huge Games studio in Timonium, Maryland. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401(k), and the chance to be part of gaming history!
 
Summary

As an Environment Artist, you will be responsible for producing artwork that adheres to the unified studio art vision while collaborating closely with other departments.

Position Responsibilities

• Create artwork to the highest quality standards for world building from modeling, to texture painting, lighting, and atmospherics.
• Produce art that adheres to a unified studio art vision.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Department to achieve the best possible fusion of game play and aesthetics.
• Meet project deadlines / milestones as set by studio production management.
• Work within established pipelines and procedures for game art production.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience with a variety of 2D and 3D software packages, including expert knowledge of Photoshop and 3DStudio Max, and bonus points for experience with Zbrush.
• Skill in Maya will be considered, but artists will be required to use 3DStudio Max in our productions.
• Organic modeling skills are highly desirable.
• Must be able to demonstrate production experience and strong, hands-on knowledge of art creation tools.

Competencies: 

• Exceptional artistic abilities ideally across a variety of media, both traditional and electronic.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with solid organization and efficient time management abilities.
• Effective self-tasking.
• Firm understanding of art production pipelines, ideally within a game development environment.

Experience:

• Expected minimum 2 to 4 years of applicable industry experience with at least one completed product as an Artist.

Big Huge Games, a game development studio located in Timonium, Maryland, was founded in February 2000. In May 2009, Big Huge Games was acquired by 38 Studios, LLC. Organized to create top-quality smash-hit games, Big Huge Games emphasizes excellence in all aspects of game development: design, artwork, technology, and production values alike. 

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.