Senior Environment Artist

Do you have console or PC game development experience, and are seeking a new job in Amsterdam? Our client is looking for a Senior Environment Artist, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package.  

As a Senior Environment Artist, you will build, populate and light levels from inception to completion in conjunction with the level designers. Additionally, you'll create high-quality 3D assets for those levels. You also mentor, guide and motivate other artists. 

In your first few weeks in this Senior Environment Artist role, you can expect to: 

• Work alongside the art director to ensure consistency in quality and style in the environment of art 
• Collaborate with leads to identify and commission art assets for external production 
• Create and integrate environment art assets into the game engine, from functional block out to final polish (fully dressed with props, dynamic assets and lighting) 
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks, addressing them ahead of time and when they crop up 
• Mentor more junior artists in industry best practices and personal creative growth 

To apply for this Senior Environment Artist role, you will need 3+ years of console or PC game development experience in an agile team. You will also require the following: 

• Experience in building worlds in an engine (Unreal Engine preferred) 
• Understanding of modularity and environment systems used in fast, iterative, and efficient production 
• Experience and understanding of content creation and optimization 

• Understanding of modern materials and shaders with a high level of proficiency with Maya/3DSMax/Blender, Zbrush, and Substance Designer/Painter. 

You will receive an excellent salary and benefits package for your knowledge, expertise and flexibility. 

To apply for this inclusive and collaborative full-time Senior Environment Artist job in Amsterdam, please contact Sam from Skillsearch today at sr@skillsearch.com. 

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Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

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