Environment Artist

This is a hybrid role in Vancouver . Pay Range: $50/hr - $56/hr We are looking for a candidate who has a proven track record of delivering visually stunning, high-quality levels and collaborating with other disciplines, as well as mentoring and supporting other members of the Environment Art team. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the values of the Art Team in building a creative, positive & and inclusive culture for the level art team.
• Contribute to the Environment Art team during all phases of production.
• Creation of 3D assets, high-quality models & and sculpts, textures, and surfaces. Fixing bugs and polishing in-game assets.
• Actively accept feedback from the environment art lead and art director.
• Offer support to our OS reviewers/managers, and external artists if needed.
• Ability to work well under deadlines; self-motivated and works well in a collaborative environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have knowledge and experience in AAA game development.
• You have a portfolio with examples of environmental artwork.
• You can model, sculpt, and texture environmental assets and surfaces.
• You are comfortable with organic and hard surface asset creation.
• You are very comfortable with Maya or other 3D software, Z-Brush, Substance Painter or Mixer, and Photoshop.
• You are comfortable with a modern game engine such as Unreal, Frostbite, or Unity.
• You possess excellent communication skills.
• You work well with deadlines and are self-motivated and directed
• Being open to the idea of hybrid working in the Vancouver studio is a plus.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50/hr - $56/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. If applicable add additional language: Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in a 401k plan with company match Client Description: You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives. We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn't the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on. We have a fantastic referral program that pays out in cash rewards! LEARN MORE HERE : //aquent.Com/rewards/