[Hiring] Freelance Senior Environment Artist @Electric Square

Role Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Environment Artist to join our team. We have a particularly exciting project involving action packed race tracks which we are seeking a talented individual to champion.

• Reports to the Lead Environment Artist, coordinating with team leads on art objectives.
• Owns the production of a track’s dressing, following the pipeline and delivery.
• Coaches and mentors a prop artist helping with the work, making a significant and direct contribution to the creation of quality artwork.
• Influences the defining look and feel and communicates art style principles to the team.
• Leads by example; demonstrates, communicates, and exemplifies clear expectations for quality.
• Proactively assists in defining the art pipelines and best practices against industry benchmarks.
• Explores new techniques and technologies to achieve the best possible results.
• In the most wholesome way imaginable, loves what they do, and we can tell. (This isn’t a codeword for crunch. The day is over. Go home. So to speak...)

Qualifications

• Experience owning the dressing of environments in a previous game team producing a AA or AAA product.
• Ideally a First in fine art, computer animation, digital media design or relevant degree.
• Exceptional portfolio that demonstrates a breadth of ability and traditional drawing skills.
• Solid understanding of 2D/3D art packages; Maya/Max, Substance, Photoshop, ZBrush etc.
• Expert knowledge of Unity, multiple shipped games using this engine.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable time-management and organisational skills.
• A creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic team player, positive and outgoing personality with a can-do attitude.
• Genuine commitment to personal development.
• A love of creating unforgettable, utterly loveable gaming experiences for the audience!