Environmental Artist

Summary

Join Sawhorse, a Los Angeles-based creative studio, as an Environmental Artist. You will play a key role in shaping the visual narrative of our games by creating immersive 3D environments. Collaborate with art directors and other team members to ensure environments align with the game's narrative and visual style. Responsibilities include conceptualizing, designing, and creating 3D environments; producing high-quality 3D assets; crafting seamless and immersive worlds; optimizing environmental assets for performance; and actively participating in creative discussions. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in 3D design or a related field, a strong portfolio, proficiency in 3D modeling and texture creation software, and knowledge of game development pipelines and game engines. This role offers a salary range of $35-55/hour and can be based in the Los Angeles office or remotely.

Requirements

• 2-4 years experience in 3D Design, Environmental Art, or related fields
• Proven experience as an Environmental Artist with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in creating game environments
• Proficient in 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, Blender) and texture creation tools (e.g., Substance Painter)
• Knowledge of game development pipelines and experience with game engines (Roblox Studio, Unity and Unreal Engine to name a few)
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and storytelling within a virtual environment

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and create breathtaking 3D environments that enhance the overall gaming experience
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors and other team members to ensure the environments align with the game's narrative and visual style
• Have a deep understanding of the Roblox game engine and utilize its tools to maximize the quality and performance of the Roblox environments
• Produce high-quality 3D assets such as landscapes, buildings, props, and textures to populate game environments
• Ensure assets meet technical requirements while maintaining visual excellence
• Craft seamless and immersive worlds that players can explore, ensuring a balance between aesthetics and gameplay functionality
• Contribute to the development of level design, ensuring environmental storytelling is cohesive and engaging
• Optimize environmental assets for performance, collaborating with technical teams to ensure efficient integration into the game engine
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to environmental art
• Actively participate in creative discussions and provide/receive constructive feedback during the iterative design process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental assets seamlessly into the game world

Benefits

• $35-55/hour
• This role can be based in the Los Angeles office or remote