Foliage Artist

Skillsearch is helping a respected company recruit a dedicated and collaborative Foliage Artist to join their inclusive and talented team. This full-time foliage art role is based in Galway, Ireland, and comes with an attractive salary and benefits package. 

As a skilled Foliage Artist, you will create and modify in-game foliage assets within a given timeframe and budget. You will also collaborate with the art team internally and externally, acting positively on art direction and feedback to complete the work to a high quality and required art style. In addition, you will interpret 2D concept art and reference them into accurate 3D models that capture the spirit of the concept and the technical dimensions. 

To apply for this foliage art job, you will need to be a good team player, willing to work collaboratively and receive feedback and guidance from the rest of the team. You will also require the following: 

• Good attention to detail and the ability to work within an established art style 
• Excellent understanding of creating optimised single to a small forest (billboards, smooth, high to low poly transition, LODs) 
• Exceptional Speedtree or similar modelling skills 
• Sound 3D organic modelling skills and familiarity with Substance Painter and Photoshop texturing skills, targeting physically based renderings 

• Familiarity with the entire game asset creation pipeline, including high-poly sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, texture baking and texture 

As a vital member of the team and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, our client will provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. 

If this full-time Foliage Artist job in Galway motivates and inspires you, please get in touch with Jay from Skillsearch at jrm@skillsearch.com today. We'd love to help you get your next role. 

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