Game Artist – Generalist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Transform preliminary concepts, references, and design ideas into polished 2D and 3D game assets, encompassing environments, characters, props, and other visual elements.

• Model, texture, and enhance high- and low-poly assets tailored for real-time game engines.

• Develop textures, materials, and shaders that align with the game’s visual aesthetics and technical specifications.

• Import, organize, and configure assets, scenes, cameras, lighting, and materials within Unity or Unreal Engine.

• Generate particle effects, simple animations, material effects, and additional VFX.

• Work collaboratively with designers, engineers, animators, and other team members to enhance gameplay mechanics, clarity, and performance benchmarks.

• Revise assets based on feedback from stakeholders, playtesting, and technical limitations.

• Maintain orderly source files and adhere to naming conventions, versioning, and implementation guidelines.

• Assist in defining and upholding a cohesive visual style across various asset types and game systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Versatile skill set in modeling, texturing, lighting, materials, and basic rigging or animation.

• High level of proficiency in Photoshop and DCC software, including Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, or similar tools.

• Experience with real-time game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.

• Robust understanding of color theory, composition, lighting, form, silhouette, and visual clarity.

• Capability to create assets in both stylized and realistic styles.

• A portfolio showcasing strong artistic principles and completed 2D and/or 3D game artwork.

• Ability to operate independently and resolve visual and technical challenges with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication abilities and collaboration skills with design and engineering teams.

• Knowledge of optimization, asset budgets, and performance considerations for real-time gaming.

• Background check required at the offer stage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Matching 401(k).

• Paid time off.

• Wellness program.

• Employee discounts for Sony products.

• Potential eligibility for a bonus package.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.