Senior Level Artist

Summary

Join People Can Fly, a leading independent AAA game development studio, and contribute to the creation of exciting new titles like Maverick, a AAA game developed in collaboration with Microsoft. As a World Builder, you will be responsible for creating and composing level geometry within Unreal Engine, collaborating with the lead designer and art director. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in world geometry creation for levels, proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, and a strong portfolio showcasing AAA-quality work. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health insurance, dental coverage, RRSP matching, paid time off, and wellness programs. This is an opportunity to work with a passionate team on cutting-edge projects in a global environment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Create world geometry and composition for levels in Unreal Engine
• Effectively create playable levels based on the art director's vision and level design needs, in collaboration with the lead designer
• Rearrange existing elements into new forms
• Block modules and levels, create initial materials
• Maintain production pipelines and workflows on schedule

Preferred Qualifications

Good mentoring skills

Benefits

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of 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
• A 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