ABOUT US : Archiact is a premier virtual reality (VR) game studio headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with a satellite office in Toronto, ON, and a presence spanning across Canada. With over 100 dedicated VR developers, Archiact is one of the largest independent VR studios in the world. Since 2013, Archiact has been focused on pushing the limits of VR and creating immersive, impactful games with unforgettable characters and stories.
OUR GAMES : Alongside the recently announced Journey to Foundation, self-published by the studio, Archiact’s portfolio includes the critically acclaimed DOOM 3: VR Edition, MARVEL: Dimension of Heroes, and original IPs such as Evasion and the award-winning FREEDIVER: Triton Down.
OUR VALUES: Archiact’s core values are focused on innovation, diversity & inclusion, kindness & respect, creative integrity, open communication, and the strong belief that VR game experiences offer unique opportunities for human connection, discovery, well-being, and joy. At Archiact, equity, diversity, and inclusivity are developed and directed by our employees, allowing us to build innovative and immersive experiences that are accessible and meaningful to a wider audience. We seek to build a diverse team, and to nurture a safe, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for a passionate Senior Environment Artist who enjoys working on an agile and fast paced team that is bringing high quality VR projects to life. We are a hybrid Vancouver-based studio so are happy to consider candidates from all over Canada to work remotely. We also offer relocation assistance to candidates who wish to move to BC, Canada.
ABOUT YOU: You enjoy working in a close-knit and collaborative team with a wide range of skill sets. You are a good communicator, well-balanced and inspiring to work with. You understand the basics of making game-ready asset art and are familiar with the latest software and modeling techniques. You live to raise the quality bar and passionately care about game art and how you can contribute to it.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working closely with the Lead Environment Artist, you will be responsible for creating props, player items, environments and other elements that make up our game world.
REQUIREMENTS:
MUST HAVE:
- 3+ years of game dev experience on shipped titles.
- Proficient with 3D modeling software and able to build low/high poly art assets.
- A professional portfolio demonstrating the above.
- Demonstrated above skills and experience with world hero assets like ships, weapons, world assets and foliage (characters and creatures a plus).
- Proficient in all stages of the development of a game-ready asset (prototyping, modelling, UV-unwrapping, baking, texturing).
- Experience creating tileable materials.
- Experience creating and using trim sheet and modular system for the architecture.
- Familiar with game art best practices with a keen eye on its limitations as well as its future visual potential.
- A good communicator and fast learner with a passion for improving your art.
- Experience working in Unreal Engine on a shipped project.
- A team-player attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Game dev experience in VR.
- Experience working with shaders.
- Proficient in Z-brush, Substance Designer/Painter, and other like software.
- Experience working with VR hardware.
BENEFITS & PERKS - WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? :
- A competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits including employee assistance program (in effect from first day of employment, premiums paid in full by the employer).
- Annual Health & Wellness allowance.
- 3 weeks paid parental leave (top-up on EI).
- Generous annual vacation time and sick days.
- Paid studio closure for the Winter Holidays.
- We offer the choice of fully remote, in-studio, or a hybrid work arrangement for Vancouver employees. Team members in other provinces are welcomed on a remote working basis.
- Relocation assistance for candidates outside of BC, Canada.
- An opportunity to work on a high-profile IP.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- The chance to be part of an experienced, high-achieving and fun team.
- An inclusive and diverse team and atmosphere.
- The opportunity to help pave the way for the future of VR gaming.