thatgamecompany

Senior 3D Environment Artist

thatgamecompany

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborate with the 3D Art team to create landscapes, environments, and models
  • Create landscapes using proprietary terrain system
  • Create models and set dress landscapes to support narrative and gameplay
  • Establish environmental lighting and atmosphere for new or existing levels
  • Create environmental FX such as particles, god rays, fog, etc.
  • Work closely with technical artists to create custom shaders
  • Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers
  • Brainstorm ideas and create rapid prototypes during the concept phase
  • Support the modeling team to create cosmetic and level content
  • Assist other departments on environment or modeling needs

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience working in games
  • Proficient modeling skills in Maya or equivalent
  • Strong sense of composition, lighting, and color theory
  • Self-motivated, humble, and a team player
  • Open-minded and great at handling criticism
  • Passionate about creating unique and innovative 3D look
  • A passionate Sky player (Nice to Haves)
  • Ability to design gameplay levels and spaces (Nice to Haves)
  • Knowledgeable on ancient civilization and cultures (Nice to Haves)
  • A love for games especially titles similar to Flower, Journey or Sky! (Nice to Haves)
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Two Weeks Winter Break
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day
  • Pet Insurance
  • Compassionate leave for family care
  • Pre-tax wellness stipend
  • Pre-tax work from home stipend
  • Access to savings plan (401K) with company match
  • Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discount portal for everyday goods and services
  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
  • Support for personal professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
3D modelingenvironment designlandscape creationenvironmental FXcustom shaderslightingcompositioncolor theoryprototypinggameplay level design
Soft Skills
team playerself-motivatedopen-mindedhandling criticismcollaborationcreativitypassion for innovationcommunication