Lead Environment Artist (World Builder) - Remote (Remote)

Location: Remote or onsite at our studio in Sunrise Florida

Position Overview:

As the Lead Environment Artist at Ghostpunch Games, you will play a pivotal role in defining the visual direction and environmental narrative of our games. Your expertise in environment art, combined with your ability to conceptualize and visualize unique game worlds, will be crucial in creating immersive experiences for our players. This is a remote position that offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to our projects on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of environment artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure the highest quality of work.
- Collaborate closely with the art director, game designers, and other team members to conceptualize and visualize game environments that align with the project's creative vision and gameplay requirements.
- Develop and maintain art pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient production of high-quality environment assets.
- Create stunning, immersive environmental art, including landscapes, architecture, and props, from conceptual sketches to final in-game assets.
- Ensure consistency and coherence in the environmental art style throughout the game.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies to push the boundaries of environment art in video games.

Qualifications:

- A minimum of 7 years of experience in environment art for video games, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role. Willing to consider very senior artists who are wanting to move into a lead role.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in environment art, including a variety of styles and techniques.
- Proficient with industry-standard tools and software, such as Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Substance Painter/Designer, and Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Excellent conceptual and visualization skills, with the ability to create both realistic and stylized art.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, with team members from diverse cultural backgrounds and time zones.
- Passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible with the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere.
- A creative and collaborative work environment with a team of talented professionals.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a link to your portfolio for consideration

Ghostpunch Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.