Moon Beast Productions
Senior Environment Artist
Moon Beast Productions, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
At Moon Beast Productions, we’re expanding our talented team to pioneer the next wave of genre-defining ARPGs. We are on the hunt for a seasoned
Senior Environment Artist
who excels in creating immersive 3D environments. You will be instrumental in crafting the components for procedural generation of expansive, interactive worlds in our visually captivating top-down isometric fantasy universe.As a vital member of the Art Department, your expertise will shape the look and functionality of dynamic environments in our upcoming ARPG. Our team is a close-knit collective that is deeply passionate about ARPGs, and we’re excited to integrate a creative professional eager to innovate alongside us!This role requires a mix of artistic and technical skill, since our environments will be largely procedurally assembled at runtime. You should be comfortable with and passionate about techniques and processes for real time procedural generation.Skills & Requirements
What you’ll doDevelop and implement 3D models, components, textures and materials for procedural environment generation, ensuring seamless integration at runtimeCollaborate with the Art Director and other team members to define and enhance the environmental style of the gameWork with creative stakeholders to help define and convey the history of the world through past and present architectural motifs and environmental cuesServe as the primary or sole contributor in sourcing and creating environment assetsCreate and maintain a comprehensive style guide for game environments and structuresWork closely with engineers and tech art to refine and optimize the procedural generation pipelineCoordinate with other departments to ensure environmental art is aligned with gameplay mechanics and game designEnsure all environment assets are optimized for performance within the game engineEssential hard skillsProven experience as an Environment Artist in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical expertise building 3D environments and structuresStrong examples of environment art made for games in the fantasy genreExpert experience using Unity game engineProficient in techniques and tools for procedural generation, including understanding of modular design and runtime assembly of environmentsSkilled in various software used for creating 3D environmental assets, textures and materials, such as Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance DesignerEssential soft skillsComfortable and productive in a remote work environment, with excellent time-management skills and a proactive attitudeSelf-motivated and committed to excellence for yourself and the gameComfortable with iteration, finding the fun, and forging an unexplored pathCommitted to collaboration, constructive feedback, and supportive teamworkAre an earnest problem solver and a solution-bringerYou’re an even better fit if youHave a passion and love for ARPGs, fantasy characters, settings, and loreAre comfortable with editing and/or expanding C#Have used and are comfortable with PerforceHave experience creating assets for isometric ARPGs or RPGsHow to Apply
Apply online at www.moonbeast.com/careersAbout the Company
Moon Beast Productions was formed in 2021 by people with deep connections to the most foundational and influential ARPGs of the past. We are not content with the status quo. We aim to make even better games for current and future generations of players. The ARPG genre has enormous untapped potential, and we are excited to push the boundaries and create games that truly stand the test of time.Our unique approach to design and development is a recipe we’ve honed over the years, working together at various companies. It’s a mix of proven theory and gut instinct. It combines careful thinking and “throw it in and see what works.”We plan, iterate, refine, and lean into what’s fun. We listen to the community, watch the players, and strive to give them even better than they hope for. We believe in accessible game systems that are easy to pick up and immediately understand, that gradually unlock depth and reward mastery over time.Our team is deeply passionate about action role-playing games. They're not just a job for us, they're in our blood and are what we do best. Our collective has found and will continue to find each other because of our shared passion for the work and the creativity it takes to make world-class ARPGs that stand the test of time.For the past two years, we’ve been developing the critical underlying technologies for client-server ARPGs. We’re now focused on building the game and content.We are committed to remote-first work (within 3 timezones of PST) and also provide the option to co-work in regions with multiple team members. Currently, we have a small office in San Mateo, CA, for folks in the Bay Area.We offer a full suite of benefits, including paid health insurance for employees and their families, a take-what-you-need vacation policy, and a 401k with employer matching.Due to our autonomous culture, we're generally looking for senior, experienced talent with excellent, proactive time management skills and a supportive, collaborative attitude.Moon Beast is deeply committed to fostering a diverse environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive in their personal and professional lives. We value and respect all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Your unique perspective and experience are a welcome, essential part of our success.We actively encourage and welcome applicants from backgrounds that are typically under-represented within the games industry. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable to us.Learn more about our studio atwww.moonbeast.com.
Senior Environment Artist
who excels in creating immersive 3D environments. You will be instrumental in crafting the components for procedural generation of expansive, interactive worlds in our visually captivating top-down isometric fantasy universe.As a vital member of the Art Department, your expertise will shape the look and functionality of dynamic environments in our upcoming ARPG. Our team is a close-knit collective that is deeply passionate about ARPGs, and we’re excited to integrate a creative professional eager to innovate alongside us!This role requires a mix of artistic and technical skill, since our environments will be largely procedurally assembled at runtime. You should be comfortable with and passionate about techniques and processes for real time procedural generation.Skills & Requirements
What you’ll doDevelop and implement 3D models, components, textures and materials for procedural environment generation, ensuring seamless integration at runtimeCollaborate with the Art Director and other team members to define and enhance the environmental style of the gameWork with creative stakeholders to help define and convey the history of the world through past and present architectural motifs and environmental cuesServe as the primary or sole contributor in sourcing and creating environment assetsCreate and maintain a comprehensive style guide for game environments and structuresWork closely with engineers and tech art to refine and optimize the procedural generation pipelineCoordinate with other departments to ensure environmental art is aligned with gameplay mechanics and game designEnsure all environment assets are optimized for performance within the game engineEssential hard skillsProven experience as an Environment Artist in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical expertise building 3D environments and structuresStrong examples of environment art made for games in the fantasy genreExpert experience using Unity game engineProficient in techniques and tools for procedural generation, including understanding of modular design and runtime assembly of environmentsSkilled in various software used for creating 3D environmental assets, textures and materials, such as Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance DesignerEssential soft skillsComfortable and productive in a remote work environment, with excellent time-management skills and a proactive attitudeSelf-motivated and committed to excellence for yourself and the gameComfortable with iteration, finding the fun, and forging an unexplored pathCommitted to collaboration, constructive feedback, and supportive teamworkAre an earnest problem solver and a solution-bringerYou’re an even better fit if youHave a passion and love for ARPGs, fantasy characters, settings, and loreAre comfortable with editing and/or expanding C#Have used and are comfortable with PerforceHave experience creating assets for isometric ARPGs or RPGsHow to Apply
Apply online at www.moonbeast.com/careersAbout the Company
Moon Beast Productions was formed in 2021 by people with deep connections to the most foundational and influential ARPGs of the past. We are not content with the status quo. We aim to make even better games for current and future generations of players. The ARPG genre has enormous untapped potential, and we are excited to push the boundaries and create games that truly stand the test of time.Our unique approach to design and development is a recipe we’ve honed over the years, working together at various companies. It’s a mix of proven theory and gut instinct. It combines careful thinking and “throw it in and see what works.”We plan, iterate, refine, and lean into what’s fun. We listen to the community, watch the players, and strive to give them even better than they hope for. We believe in accessible game systems that are easy to pick up and immediately understand, that gradually unlock depth and reward mastery over time.Our team is deeply passionate about action role-playing games. They're not just a job for us, they're in our blood and are what we do best. Our collective has found and will continue to find each other because of our shared passion for the work and the creativity it takes to make world-class ARPGs that stand the test of time.For the past two years, we’ve been developing the critical underlying technologies for client-server ARPGs. We’re now focused on building the game and content.We are committed to remote-first work (within 3 timezones of PST) and also provide the option to co-work in regions with multiple team members. Currently, we have a small office in San Mateo, CA, for folks in the Bay Area.We offer a full suite of benefits, including paid health insurance for employees and their families, a take-what-you-need vacation policy, and a 401k with employer matching.Due to our autonomous culture, we're generally looking for senior, experienced talent with excellent, proactive time management skills and a supportive, collaborative attitude.Moon Beast is deeply committed to fostering a diverse environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive in their personal and professional lives. We value and respect all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Your unique perspective and experience are a welcome, essential part of our success.We actively encourage and welcome applicants from backgrounds that are typically under-represented within the games industry. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable to us.Learn more about our studio atwww.moonbeast.com.