Environment Artist

Job Description:
IPKeys Technologies is looking for an experienced Environment Artist to join our team. We are seeking motivated game-savvy modeler/texture artists capable of delivering the highest-quality game art possible and ready to work in a collaborative, cross-discipline environment. You must be detail oriented with at least one AAA game title shipped and two years of game industry experience. You must have a clear understanding of game development processes and experience with 3D software.

Requirements:
· Formal art related training to the equivalency of a BFA is preferred.
· At least 2 years industry experience in a similar role with at least one title shipped on pc.
· Traditionally skilled artist with strong fundamentals and an exceptional understanding of composition, space, structure, form, and color.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working with varied disciplines and personalities.
· Skilled 3D artist capable of creating high poly and low poly levels, vehicles, objects, and materials.
· Highly skilled in Maya and/or Max, Photoshop, and the Unreal 3 Engine.
· Works quickly and effectively thinking creatively in a fast paced, ever changing development environment.
· Ability to create realistic materials, shaders, and textures using next generation techniques in the unreal engine.
· Problem-solver must be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to make timely decisions that are both well thought out and balanced.
· Excellent understanding of art production for next-gen games.
· Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for making the highest quality games.

Responsibilities:
· As a member of the environment team you will help create levels, architecture, vehicles, objects, textures and materials.
· You will create high and low poly assets and work with the design, art and programming teams as needed.
· Create industry leading environments using an excellent understanding of color, composition, material properties, lighting and form.
· Provide input and work with design on creating well developed levels to showcase both the game functionality and art.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

Responsibilities:
· As a member of the environment team you will help create levels, architecture, vehicles, objects, textures and materials.
· You will create high and low poly assets and work with the design, art and programming teams as needed.
· Create industry leading environments using an excellent understanding of color, composition, material properties, lighting and form.
· Provide input and work with design on creating well developed levels to showcase both the game functionality and art.