Environment Artist

Splash Sports is looking for an experienced Environment Artist to join our team of talented developers working on the Ashes of Creation MMO franchise! If you are a self-driven, passionate developer, looking for a highly collaborative and creative environment, then this position is for you!

Responsibilities:

Collaborating with artists, designers, and other disciplines to create engaging and appealing gameplay environments for our upcoming Ashes of Creation MMO franchise

Create AAA game environment quality assets and textures in a grounded high fantasy style inline with the project's visual aesthetic and technical direction (references, documents, project meetings, etc.)

Integrate assets and textures created into the game engine’s pipeline, as well as using the in game engine tools to support these assets in production. (Shader Tool, Asset Composer, World Outliner, Gaea, Collision setups, Performance Tools, etc)

Verify the quality of work imported into the game, and make improvements when necessary

Use specific project tools and relevant content creation software to achieve best results and meet specified scheduling deadlines

Take constructive feedback and integrate those changes effectively

Iterating on game assets and environments with fellow artists via paint overs, studies, and group critiques to improve the look and gameplay

Efficiently use current game development methodologies, (texture space optimization, texel density, appropriate polygon counts, mindful of object placement draw calls, and general game optimization practices, etc.)

Qualifications:

Highly proficient with 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop or equivalent 3D and 2D software

Demonstrated ability to create high quality work in a realistic / high fantasy style within technical constraints

Ability to create PBR materials and all associated maps for new or existing assets

Strong design instincts and ability to create environments that support and enhance gameplay

Artistic ability to visualize entire levels and detail with minimal concept art and direction if needed

Strong understanding of color, form, shape, structure, and silhouette

Can model and texture from supplied concepts

Exceptional eye for proportion, scale, surface properties and lighting

Self-motivated, driven, with excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude