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Lead Environment Artist

Cryptic Studios is looking for an experienced Lead Environment Artist to bring the world of our upcoming Magic: The Gathering MMO to life! You’ll work closely with the concept, environment and design teams to create environments that are both gameplay-oriented and visually stunning.

**Every day you could be:**

* Collaborating with artists, designers, and other disciplines to create engaging and appealing gameplay environments for our upcoming Magic: The Gathering MMO

* Using 3D Studio Max, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop and our proprietary tools to create next-gen assets, layouts and lighting for both architectural and organic environments

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

* Working closely with producers and other discipline leads to coordinate and manage team and project schedules

**What we'd like to see:**

* 5+ years console or PC game development experience, with one or more shipped titles as Lead Environment Artist

* Ability to build and manage teams, assess performance, provide leadership and creatively solve problems

* Strong creative vision, an excellent eye for artistic quality and a deep knowledge of current techniques and technologies used to achieve specific visual targets

* Experience working collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams to envision, plan, schedule, execute and optimize game environments that support and enhance gameplay

* Ability to successfully articulate and provide timely, actionable visual feedback to a large team of artists

* Solid understanding of fundamental visual design principles including color, composition, form, shape, structure, silhouette, scale, surface properties and lighting

* Expert level proficiency with 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop or equivalent 3D and 2D software

* Strong knowledge of PBR material authoring software and ability to create all associated maps for new or existing assets

* Calm, positive and professional attitude while working with others under multiple deadlines

* BA or BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

**Pluses:**

* Solid foundation in traditional art, drawing, painting, illustration and/or concept art

* Experience working seamlessly with outsource vendors and internal teams

* Strong technical ability and willingness to learn new tools, techniques and workflows

* Basic proficiency creating environmental VFX and/or environmental animations

**Required Application Materials:**

* Resume and cover letter

* Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating experience modeling, texturing, and lighting game environments

* An art test may be required

**Must have a professional portfolio showing the the break down of your contributions - Environments / Props samples**