Full-Time Senior Level Artist - Remote

Level Artist - Remote

Creation of world geometry and composition for levels in Unreal Engine.

Effective creation of playable levels based on the art director's vision and level design needs, in collaboration with the lead designer.

Rearrangement of existing elements into new forms.

Blocking of modules and levels, creation of initial materials.

Maintaining production pipelines and workflows on schedule.

• At least 3 years' experience creating world geometry for levels.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine 5.
• Ability to use PBR shaders and normal mapping on a daily basis.
• Experience and technical knowledge of creating high-quality creative and visual aesthetics.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a particular artistic style.
• Ability to adapt from guidelines and improve new styles, techniques, and workflows.
• Basic understanding of color theory.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Team spirit and openness.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Passion for video games and their creation.

Portfolio

• Strong Portfolio showcasing AAA quality level art done in engine (Unreal, Unity or Proprietary Engine).

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge of industry-standard software packages for modeling, high-poly sculpting (Maya, Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, or their equivalents).
• Strong modeling, sculpting, and texturing skills.
• Artistically interpret concepts or push creativity beyond an initial ideation.
• A solid understanding of traditional art skills along with foundational design competencies (shape, form, texture, value, and color).
• Advanced knowledge of current level art workflows and practices.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Full understanding of Modular Workflows.
• Skilled in using PBR shaders and normal maps on a daily basis.
• Experience with industry-standard software packages for 3D modeling.
• Skilled at balancing art quality and performance in the game engine.
• Demonstration of narrative set dressing.
• Adaptive, ability to quickly learn and adapt to new styles, techniques, and workflows with basic guidance.
• Ability to collaborate with department leads and different departments to solve artistic and technical challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good mentoring skills.

Benefits

• 100% paid benefit package by PCF
• 100% reimbursement of insurance claims (up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual/family coverage)
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents
• Competitive salary
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do

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