Senior Environment Artist

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Insomniac Games

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Insomniac Games has created and developed award-winning video game franchises across multiple platforms for 25 years.

Games

201 - 500

Description

• Responsible for maintaining quality and artistic consistency of environment art • Sets an example by creating high quality and creative art assets • Implements new production methods to improve performance and efficiency • Acts as a liaison with other development teams • Builds environment art assets and locations with an eye for composition and details • Maintains consistent aesthetic and technical quality in all environments • Works closely with level designers and tools department • Participates in the planning of project environments • Writes briefs and maintains communication with the outsourcing team • Oversees and/or creates design roughs, visual prototype levels, and other assets • Level optimization including memory, GPU frame cost, and disk size • Documentation of pipelines/processes to improve efficiency • Assigning and verifying bug fixes • Shader writing when necessary

Requirements

• High proficiency in Maya (or Max) • Photoshop • ZBrush, or equivalent • Expert understanding of generating normal maps from high-poly models • Proficient in texture creation with Photoshop, Substance Designer/Painter, or equivalent • Advanced knowledge of node-based shader networks • Advanced understanding of at least one current-gen level editor • Ability to quickly learn new propriety in-house software • Understanding of source control via Perforce or equivalent • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent foundations skills, including composition, design, and color theory • Strong traditional painting skills • Ability to meet deadlines under tight schedules • Willingness to receive direction and collaborate closely with a team • Understanding of basic game design and passionate about gaming a plus

Benefits

• Top-tier benefits packaging includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) • Paid time off • Wellness program • Employee discounts for Sony products • Potential bonus package