DPS Games are looking for an exceptionally skilled Senior Environment Artist to play a key role in the creation of the next big free-to-play title from Wargaming, the company that brought us World of Tanks and one of the strongest free-to-play PC game companies in the world.

You will be a self-motivated team player who will work closely with the Lead Environment Artist and Art Director to help create our fantastical game world.

This role will then transform into a "Map Lead" position, where you will take on more responsibilities for the Environment in the Game

You will bring your excellent verbal and written skills, using these to play a pivotal role in our internal and external feedback and critique discussions. In this position, you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community and sharing knowledge as well as developing new skills.

Reports to: The Senior Environment Artist will report to the Lead Environment Artist

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create stunning 3D worlds

• Translate concept and reference artwork into 3D game assets as required, setting a high-quality bar
• Help design, construct, document and implement pipeline procedures
• Prototype new techniques and processes
• Create high-poly and low-poly models and accompanying texture sets that useadvanced shaders
• Help support off-site development partners
• Collaborate with the Lead Environment Artist to deliver innovation and drive quality
• Assist the Lead Environment Artist in planning within this discipline

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven production art experience in the gaming industry
• At least 3 published games
• Proven ability to create exceptional stylized and realistic worlds
• Outstanding skill in a digital sculpting package – Z-Brush
• Exceptional knowledge of Maya
• High level expertise in Substance painter
• Significant Unreal 4 development experience with at least one released title
• A great eye for detail, natural flair & a strong understanding of composition & colour theory
• Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner
• Diligent self-management around both individual and team tasks, schedule and budgets
• Strong organizational skills with adherence to optimization and asset management

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Understanding of narrative world building
• Traditional art skills (drawing, painting, sculpting, photography)
• Concept skills – Ability to visualize and concept with this discipline
• BA in art or related field or equivalent experience
• Samples of your work displaying clean High Poly to Low Poly bakes, strong understanding of material variation and stylized texturing
• Passion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends

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