Environment Artist - Irrational Games

Description

ENVIRONMENT ARTIST - IRRATIONAL GAMES

POSITION OVERVIEW

Award-winning studio Irrational Games, best known for its BioShock franchise, is seeking an experienced Environment Artist.  As an Environment Artist, you are responsible for owning a level from white-box all the way to polish.  You must have a strong understanding of first person shooter tactical combat space and be able to implement this into your levels while creating stunning artistic compositions that run well within specific technical requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Have an understanding and ability to create meaningful combat/tactical space and elevation changes that obey a proper architectural hierarchy.

·         Take a level from the initial brief to a compositionally pleasing white-box state complete with design requirements in mind (IE elevation changes, miscellaneous gameplay/narrative beats, tactical/combat space, etc.)

·         Work with atmosphere and lighting to enhance mood and create visual depth.

·         Work with environment modelers to create the required building sets, props etc. to take a level from white-box to completion.

·         Gather reference applicable to your specific level/time period.

·         Ability to create compositionally pleasing spaces/moments as the player travels from zone to zone.

·         Ability to work and contribute effectively in a team environment.

·         Collaborate with the Art Director to lead the creation of consistent, high-quality work.

·         Meet project deadlines and milestones.