Senior Level Artist

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

📋 Description

• Efficiently create playable levels in alignment with the vision of the art directors and the requirements of level design.

• Collaborate with teams including Concept Art, Character Art, Environment Art, Tech Art, Level Design, and Animation.

• Ensure artistic direction and quality in partnership with leads.

• Develop world geometry and level composition using Unreal Engine.

• Transform existing assets into new forms through redesign.

• Block out modules and levels, and produce initial/proxy materials.

• Deliver work that adheres to specifications and maintains workflow pipelines within set deadlines.

• Model proxy assets as needed.

• Engage in reviews and integrate feedback from leads and peers.

• Take part in research and development initiatives to explore innovative techniques and enhance pipelines and workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A robust portfolio that demonstrates playable levels with created geometry.

• Proficiency and familiarity with industry-standard 3D modeling software, such as Maya, Max, Blender, ZBrush, and Photoshop or their equivalents.

• Capability to artistically interpret concepts or creatively expand beyond initial ideas.

• Proven experience in narrative set dressing.

• Strong grasp of traditional art skills and foundational design principles, including composition, layout, shape, form, texture, value, and color.

• Experience with Unreal Engine or similar platforms.

• Comprehensive understanding of modular workflows.

• Proficiency in using PBR shaders and normal maps.

• Ability to accept and apply feedback effectively.

• Openness to learning and adapting to new styles, techniques, and workflows.

• Skill in collaborating with department leads and across various departments to address artistic and technical challenges.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Over 3 years of experience in AAA console/PC game development, including at least 1 year of experience with Unreal Engine.

• Nice-to-have: Traditional art skills combined with core graphic design competencies; experience with Unreal 4/5; skills in environment modeling; and level design experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• A benefits package fully covered by PCF.

• The insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (up to $1000 per service annually, including individual and family coverage).

• Comprehensive dental coverage, including major dental services.

• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, fully vested from day one.

• Paid week off during the Winter Holidays.

• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.

• Complimentary virtual health and mental well-being sessions for members and their dependents included in the plan.

• Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment.

• Collaborate within a creative team that is passionate about their work.

• Fully remote work available in Canada.