We are supporting Virtex VR as they look for a Senior Environment Artist to join their team.
Virtex is built on a passion for esports and its biggest moments, they cherish the unique atmosphere of a live show. With Virtex Stadium, they are building a platform to create the most exciting experience in esports and bring you much closer to the game.
Your responsibilities…
Model, texture, and light game-ready 3D environments using provided concept art or inspirational reference material
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to solve creative and design problems in VR
Participate in and contribute to R&D, problem-solving artistic solutions, to technical problems
Proactively keep leads and directors informed of progress and developments
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
4 or more years of professional experience as an Environment Artist in game development
Expert knowledge of Blender or equivalent
Expert knowledge of Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Photoshop, or equivalent
Proficient with Unreal Engine, with sufficient knowledge of Blueprints and asset implementation
Experience in shader creation and good understanding of the PBR standard
Working knowledge of source control
Comfortable iterating on ideas using rapid prototyping techniques
Experience with lighting a range of indoor and outdoor environments within Unreal Engine
It’s a bonus if you have…
Passion for Esports, VR, and live events.
Art Degree, with an architecture or interior design background being applicable
Experience optimising environments and assets for VR and mobile
Knowledge of Houdini
Experience with Version Control such as Plastic SCM
Perks and benefits include…
Relocation support to the UK if you are interested in moving and working from the studio/office in London
Unlimited holiday allowance
Learning and development budget
Annual budget for attending esports events
Private healthcare for UK residents or a budget towards a local provider outside of the UK
