Senior Environment Artist (Unannounced Project)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Environment Artist to join our dynamic team in creating captivating and immersive worlds for our upcoming game. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity and expertise in designing visually stunning and detailed environments that will leave players spellbound. If you are passionate about crafting intricate landscapes and bringing virtual worlds to life, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to collaborate with a talented team and make a significant impact on the overall gaming experience.

What will you do?

● Take on the high level art direction of the project and concept or work closely with the concept team to realise new levels.
● Create and adapt existing assets to help in the conceptual stage of the level conception.
● Create materials to push the high level concepts of level prototypes.
● Work with a variety of disciplines including designers, 3d artists and lighting disciplines.
● Participate in the development of new tools and technologies.
● Engage in level population and production.
● Engage in performance optimization and bug fixes.

What are we looking for?

● Experience in the game industry as an Environment Artist for at least 4 years.
● Knowledge of the basics of composition, aerial perspective, theory of light, colour science.
● Good modelling and texturing skills.
● Strong knowledge of: Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter (or other similar programs).
● Basic knowledge of gameplay and level design.
● Ability to communicate productively, perceive feedback constructively, ability and desire to work in a team.
● Versatile gaming experience, interest in computer games.
● Initiative, resourcefulness.
● Understanding of game level production processes.
● Understanding of level optimization and asset production methodology.
● Understanding of level lighting.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

● Level conception sketches.
● Working on vertical slice prototypes.
● Knowledge and skills in Substance Painter & Designer.
● Git or revision control experience.
● Knowledge and skills in World Machine / Gaea.

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:

• 21 days holiday (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) + 15 days as public holidays
• Paid Sick Leave up to a certain number of days, Marriage Leave
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
• Premium Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Onsite gym and spa
• Free parking
• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
• Hellenic Bank benefits
• Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
• Personal Gaming Account
• Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• Company events, Social Clubs
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward