Vertigo Games are looking to recruit a Senior Asset Artist who can create immersive VR Worlds. The studio is the largest VR developer in the world and part of the Embracer Group.
Vertigo Games have released a number of exciting games and experiences from Arizona Sunshine and After The Fall to their work with National Geographic and Space Flight VR. Vertigo are now working on their most ambitious project to date with a high end, multi-platform VR action shooter game HELLSWEEPER VR.
As a Senior Asset Artist, you will…
Create game-ready art assets according to guidelines and technical specifications
Proactively work with the leads and art director to ensure consistent quality and style
Closely co-operate with environment artists and level designers to craft detailed assets that meet the needs of the environment and the player experience
Identify potential performance bottlenecks, address them ahead of time and when they crop up
Mentor more junior artists in industry best practices and personal growth
Co-ordinate with the production team to maintain a clear and consistent view on planning
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Console or PC game development experience in an agile team
2+ shipped titles
Proficient with Unreal Engine, Maya, Zbrush, and Substance Painter
Strong traditional art fundamentals, including the function of form and colour, proportions, shape, composition, etc
Experienced in creating optimized in-game art assets including hard surface and organic models
Understanding of modularity of assets used in games including trim sheets and construction sets
Understanding of modern materials and shaders in a high level of proficiency
Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Experienced with source control software (Perforce) and task tracking software (Jira)
Bonus points if you are…
Experienced in 3d mobile and/or VR development
Proficient with Substance Designer, Houdini
Ability to create materials (Unreal, HLSL) and scripts (Unreal Blueprint, MEL, Python)
Perks and benefits that Vertigo Games offer include…
Relocation cost compensation depending on your situation
Flexible working hours
Pension plan
Income tax reduction for eligible expats
Free train commuting when living outside of Amsterdam
Group activities and an annual VR game jam
Work from home budget and energy contribution
Vertigo Games have a built a company culture around a healthy work-life balance, and support this with flexible hours, and an environment that gives developers room to learn, grow and the freedom to share their creative input. They also make the latest VR hardware and titles available for the team to take home and enjoy to their hearts content.
