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Environment Artist

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a talented, self-motivated Environment Artist to join the team making our next world-class RPG.

The Environment Artist will be a part of a cross-discipline group and work in a collaborative environment to create a fantastical yet believable world. The ideal candidate is someone who has a flair for creating high-quality props and environment assets, responds to feedback positively, and enjoys teamwork but can also take direction and be productive independently.

Responsibilities

• Model high and low poly objects, bake textures, export/import assets, apply materials, and assemble environments
• Proactively participate in technical and aesthetic problem solving discussions
• Integrate art assets into Unreal Engine 4 to set dress and beautify areas
• Work closely with Art Director, Art Lead, and Area Designers to ensure the visual target is met or exceeded

Requirements

• High proficiency with Maya, ZBrush and Substance Designer & Painter, with emphasis on highly realistic in-game results
• 3+ years in the game industry with at least one shipped title
• Strong high and low poly modeling skills, with demonstrated skill in quality baking of textures
• Awareness of architecture, engineering fundamentals, PBR materials and lighting
• Ability to skillfully world build; terrain sculpting, painting, prop/vegetation placement, and set dressing

Pluses

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong concept development skills
• Knowledge of basic color theory
• Understand the principles of good composition
• Ability to rapidly master proprietary tools and development pipelines
• Ability to be resourceful and come up with creative solutions
• Passion for gaming and the games Obsidian makes

Portfolio Requirements

• A web portfolio that demonstrates a range of high quality 3D rendered samples and 2D texture art
• Examples of lit interiors/exteriors
• A range of hard surface and organic models
• Samples from previous industry work

Portfolio Pluses

• Architectural Rendering Samples
• Environment Art Concept Samples
• Complex Material Examples in Unreal Engine 4

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.