Senior Environment Artist
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Environment Artist to drive the visual quality of an exciting unannounced title. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team behind the Sniper Elite series and fresh off the success of Atomfall, our biggest launch to date. The role is based at our riverside headquarters in Oxford, offering a creative and relaxed atmosphere where teamwork drives our success. We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.
Responsibilities
* Assist in planning out the space, with consideration of narrative and visual storytelling, while documenting intentions.
* Create environments in tight collaborations with Level Designers.
* Create functional assets which can be shared across the project in respect of the technical and artistic constraints.
* Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and consistency of own work.
* Ensure the technical and artistic quality of the project by collaborating with Technical Artists and make changes when necessary.
* Implement and incorporate feedback from Producer and Leads into work.
* Support the Lead Artist in any ad hoc tasks and duties.
* Be an active mentor and role model for the Environment Art team. Work to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm.
Requirements
* Expert knowledge of 3D software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya and Blender.
* Excellent knowledge of 3D sculpting packages such as ZBrush or Mudbox.
* Understanding of modelling processes, hi‑res sculpting, baking textures and material/shader setup in a real‑time render engine.
* Good knowledge of the PRB material pipeline / Substance.
* Understanding of composition and visual storytelling.
* Good knowledge of the video game development process.
* Experience of training and mentoring other artists.
Benefits
* 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
* Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
* Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
* Enhanced Family Leave
* Interest Free, Tax‑Free loans
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* EAP – a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
* Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!
Right to Work Statement
This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.
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