We are supporting Berlin based YAGER as they look to recruit a Senior Environment Artist to work with them on exciting upcoming development projects.
As a Senior Environment Artist you will work independently on building well-designed scenes and levels as well as integrating assets in the engine. You will also collaborate with Level Designers and Narrative Designers to create environments which balance aesthetics with playability and technical feasibility.
YAGER have a diverse and creative dev team from over 28 nationalities that come together to create thrilling gaming experiences like the successful 'The Cycle' series. Founded in 1999 by five enthusiastic gamers, YAGER combine long-term experience with a resilient and innovative spirit. YAGER are enthusiastic about creating online action games with rich worlds, focused on social emergent gameplay.
Your responsibilities…
Building well-designed levels and scenes
Integrate assets for use in the game engine
Create assets from proxy phase to final shippable quality
UV mapping and baking
Generating materials (PBR)
Create environments which balance aesthetics with playability and technical feasibility
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
3+ years of professional game development experience in an environment art role
Motivated to work within a designated artistic style, according to the overall project art direction and goals
Experience with Unreal Engine tools and workflows including materials and content optimizations
Good modelling skill using 3DSMax / Modo / Maya / ZBrush / Blender or similar
Solid knowledge of composition and shape balance
Adept propagation skills, specifically with modular asset-building sets
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Passionate about videogames
Bonus points if you have…
Thorough understanding of shader creation
Strong understanding of architecture
Experience with procedural content creation using Houdini/Substance
Perks and benefits include…
Relocation packages and budgets including temporary accommodation and administrative support
Work-life-balance with attractive annual leave allocation and core working hours
Green travel - discounted public transportation system in Berlin
Mental and physical health support, YAGER provide you and your loved ones with mental and physical health, coaching and counselling and more
Free gym membership for FitX gyms around Berlin, with one just a short walk from the studio