Senior Environment Artist | Genpop Interactive | Remote (United States)

Your mission: Your mission is to pioneer the creation of stylistically distinct and visually captivating environments that define the world in our AAA title. As part of Genpop—a small but powerful team—you’ll stretch the limits of both artistic expression and technical capabilities to craft settings that are more than mere backdrops; they are intricately designed worlds that enhance storytelling and gameplay. Responsibilities: • Construct, and texture intricate 3D environments that reflect a unique artistic style, while meeting technical requirements. • Collaborate cross-functionally with concept artists, designers, and programmers to integrate the visual elements seamlessly into the gameplay experience. • Lead the development of stylistic assets such as props, architecture, and organic elements, mindful of performance and memory constraints. • Critically review and provide feedback on environment assets and scenes to ensure a cohesive and distinct visual style. • Engage in strategic planning, helping to define the workflow, toolkit, and quality benchmarks for the environment art team. • Oversee optimization tasks, marrying stunning visuals with performance efficiency. Qualifications: • 5+ years of professional experience in 3D environment art, with a focus on stylized rather than realistic designs. • Proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya, 3ds Max, and Photoshop. • Exceptional skills in form, shape, structure, and silhouette in terms of modeling. • Advanced texturing abilities, coupled with expert painting techniques for maps such as diffuse, specular, and normal. • A deep understanding of lighting techniques to accentuate mood, spotlight key elements, and boost the overall visual appeal of stylistic 3D environments. • Experience using UE5. Nice to Have: • An active portfolio featuring a diverse range of high-quality, stylistically varied 3D art. • Strong communication skills, enabling you to clearly articulate artistic visions and project requirements. • An active interest in Esports. Genpop Interactive With video games being at the forefront of what connects us, we share a collective passion for making deep competitive games that are compelling for 1000+ hours and fun to pick up for everyone. Our mission is to iterate on the legacy of the great evergreen games we know and love, bringing the same passion and dedication to the present day as our predecessors did in the past. Our steadfast commitment to excellence enables us to create games that will stand the test of time, captivating and thrilling players for generations to come. We seek to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible, creating experiences that are not only engaging and immersive, but also transformative and unforgettable. Feeling like you might not tick every box in the job description? Concerned your experience might not match up entirely? Research indicates that individuals of diverse backgrounds often hesitate to apply unless they match every qualification. At Genpop, our commitment is to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and fair environment. Even if your experience doesn’t align precisely with all our listed qualifications, we encourage you to put your name forward. The ideal opportunity for you could be just a step away! Apply tot his job