Environment Artist (Hybrid Options)

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Posted 10 January 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationLeeds
Job type Permanent
DisciplineArt
Reference18510
Contact NameJordan Langley

Job description

We are supporting XR Games as they search for an experienced Environment Artist who can create complicated terrains and landscapes for one of their biggest upcoming projects.

The studio are a multi award-winning game development studio that specialises in immersive VR games. Since 2020, their team has grown from 20 full-time members to almost 100 by the close of 2022, with successful previous projects such as Zombieland: Headshot Fever and Angry Birds Under Pressure.

Your responsibilities…

  • Create, compose, light, and implement diverse environments
  • Work closely with the Art Director to ensure visual standards, technical requirements, and best practices are maintained
  • Mentor and guide other Artists and provide regular feedback
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • 2+ years of games studio, with a portfolio of commercially released work
  • High proficiency in industry standard software such as 3DS Max/Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter/Designer and the ability to quickly learn new tools as appropriate
  • Proven ability to work across different visual styles
  • Great attention to detail and aesthetics
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas visually and verbally Highly motivated and pro-active
  • Demonstratable solid knowledge of techniques to author complicated terrain is a bonus

Hybrid working at XR Games is standard, and XR will provide financially assistance should you need to relocate to facilitate hybrid working. The studio has a history of full-scale development from concept through to submission, working with partners such as Sony Pictures VR, Meta, and Rovio Entertainment.