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3D Environment Artist
Environment / Full -time- Location: Quebec
- team: Environment
- position: Full -time
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3D Environment Artist
With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a 3D Environment Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
● Work together with people from a variety of teams such as concept artists, level designers, scripters, VFX artists and technical artists.
● Translate concept art into 3D assets with Art direction in mind.
● Ability to decorate levels delivered from level designers to shipping quality.
● Fundamental understanding of performance constraints and optimizing assets for real time rendered applications on modern hardware.
Requirements
● 5+ years of previous relevant experience in a similar position
● Proficiency in 3D software such as: Maya, 3ds Max or Blender
● Experience in 3D sculpting software such as Zbrush.
● Proficiency in Texturing software such as Substance Painter for creating PBR correct textures.
● Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
● Must be willing to work onsite in the Studio.
● A professional level of written and spoken English*.
Nice to haves:
● Experience working with photogrammetry. Scanning, processing and cleaning up.
● Proficiency in following software: Marvelous designer, Speedtree, RealityCapture or Houdini Ability to develop procedural workflows.
● Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or MEL script.
● Traditional Art background, ability to conceptualize or portray ideas by painting or sketching them out.
● Experience working with game editors for asset integration and level creation. We use our own proprietary Editor but knowledge of Unreal engine or unity will help.
● Strong Artistic and technical skills. Understanding of how composition, shape, scale, colors and lighting can help push environments forward.
What we offer:
● An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel.
● An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged.
● A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields.
● Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues.
● Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees.
● Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback.
* Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.