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Environment Artist (World Builder)- DUNE

From critically acclaimed The Longest Journey to the very first sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online, to the brutal trials of Conan Exiles, our 29-year history has set our players uniquely up for a journey to the harsh world of Dune, where the continual battle for survival and spice will bring a challenge that is Legendary.

The Funcom team consists of over 350+ people located in 5 studios - Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden, and Romania - plus an additional UI/UX hub in the UK.

As part of Funcom’s ongoing growth, and completing a successful turnaround, Funcom is now backed by Tencent, the largest online gaming company in the world!

As an Environment Artist, you will be responsible for creating unique and compelling environments, following the project's goals and style whilst having a solid handle on the understanding of modularization and performance.

In this role, you are an adaptable Environment Artist on DUNE, always ready for a new challenge, and have a strong understanding of the latest environment art production techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality environment art, terrains, props, architecture, foliage, integrate within the engine, and set dressing of various levels and scenes.
• Balance artistic aspects with technical constraints, following guidelines on technical budgets and standards to ensure exceptional execution
• Stay up to date on best practices to keep up with the latest next-gen industry standards
• Work closely with the Level Design and Art teams to ensure consistency with Environment art for DUNE.
• Additional duties include assisting with content creation for game development and assisting with quality control of all products.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of commercial production experience in an Environment Art role
• Good understanding of 3D art fundamentals of modeling, materials, and game limitations
• Good proficiency with 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Suite, and Terrain Generation tools
• Great communication and time management skills
• Bachelor/Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Pluses:

• Games industry experience with at least one game credit.
• Experience with Unreal 4 game engine.

Why Funcom?

We are a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. For you, that means a flat structure in which you can thrive, be yourself, and leave a mark in the studio and become an ambassador for our company values. We focus on Agile/Scrum methodology, and heavily value the importance of work-life balance in employee culture. Funcom values close-knit, collaborative individuals who crave creative ownership, a drive for constructive input, and a never-ending pursuit of evolution and quality.

Funcom N C studio is a professional working environment with an international work culture .

Funcom Inc offers:

• Substantial employee benefits package including premium-free Insurance package, 25 vacation days, 8 sick days, 10 paid holidays, etc.
• 401K w/match.

We have a diverse, dynamic, inclusive , challenging, and engaging culture, with a basis of continued training and career development opportunities, and w e encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply. Come join us in a friendly environment of enthusiastic professionals willing to go the extra mile to deliver world-class games.

Funcom Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Funcom is looking for candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S.

COVID-19 Update: Funcom has transitioned to a work-from-home model and continues to interview/hire during this time. Initially, this role is expected to be a remote position, ultimately becoming an onsite position. We understand that every circumstance may be unique and Funcom will work with each candidate to identify options that work best for them and for Funcom .