Aardvark Swift is working with Variable State, supporting their search for an Environment Artist.
Variable State are a game development studio formed in 2014 who focus on interactive storytelling and game narrative, telling surprising stories about intriguing characters. They operate as a virtual studio with members working remotely from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Your responsibilities…
Collaborating with the art director and other art leads to help define the look and layout of the environments, vehicles, and props
Working from concept art and capturing the essence of designs as well as adding finer detail in keeping with the concept piece
Creating rich organic environments as well as complex architectural structures and props
Modelling guns, props, and vehicles in a sci-fi style
Iterating based on feedback
Essential requirements...
One or more shipped game or relevant industry experience
Solid knowledge of Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop, and other equivalent software, plus a keenness to learn more
A working knowledge of Unreal 4 and the art pipeline from initial concept to game ready asset
Comfortable working collaboratively and embracing change
Fluent in English
Desirable extras...
Familiar with level design, especially within Unreal 4
An understanding of film and visual storytelling
An interest and a vocabulary in visual art beyond video games e.g. contemporary art, design, and fashion
Experience and knowledge of other traditional arts such as painting, sculpting, figure drawing, and illustration
An interest and knowledge of other aspects of video game development
Please prepare a portfolio of work demonstrating a solid grasp of 3D modelling and design and complete game ready models.
Variable State welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, gender, and ethnicity, but, as women, LGBTQ and members of ethnic minorities are under-represented in games, they would encourage applications from members of these groups.
They value individuals who are patient in their dealings with others and thoughtful and conscientious in their approach to work, open and communicative about what they do, like sharing knowledge and enjoy educating team members about their field of expertise.
