Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a Senior Environment Artist to join our Art department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401(k), and the chance to be part of online gaming history!

Summary

As a Senior Environment Artist, you will be responsible for producing artwork that adheres to the unified studio art vision while collaborating closely with other departments and mentoring junior staff members.

Position Responsibilities

• Create artwork to the highest quality standards for world building from zone layout, to modeling, 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, and help to identify additional processes and art tools necessary to do so efficiently.
• Assist with mentoring and training of junior art team members.
• Support various art efforts for other departments as requested.
• Promote a productive and energetic culture within the team and studio.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

• Knowledge: Knowledge and experience with a variety of 2D and 3D software packages, including expert knowledge of Photoshop and Maya, and bonus points for experience with Zbrush and Unreal. Skill in 3DStudio Max will be considered, but artists will be required to use Maya in our productions. Interests in global/historic architecture, interior design, and traditional painting 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. Able to collaborate with other game team leads in a deadline-driven environment. Effective self-tasking. Firm understanding of art production pipelines, ideally within a game development environment.
• Experience: Expected minimum 4 to 6 years of applicable industry experience with at least two completed products as an Artist.

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.

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