Environment Artist

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for an Environment Artist  to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

• Work together with people from a variety of teams such as concept artists, level designers, scripters, VFX artists and technical artists
• Translate concept art into 3D assets with Art direction in mind
• Ability to decorate levels delivered from level designers to shipping quality
• Fundamental understanding of performance constraints and optimizing assets for real time rendered applications on modern hardware
• A minimum of 2+ years of previous relevant experience in a similar position
• Experience in Level Art and set dressing. Ability to take rough layout maps and populate them with assets (buildings, vegetation, props) to create environmental storytelling and believable worlds
• Proficiency with Game Editors such as Unreal Engine, Unity or proprietary editors
• Proficiency in 3D software such as: Maya, 3ds Max or Blender
• Experience in 3D sculpting software such as Zbrush
• Proficiency in Texturing software such as Substance Painter for creating PBR correct textures
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with photogrammetry. scanning, processing and cleaning up
• Proficiency in following software: Marvelous Designer, Substance Designer, Speedtree, RealityCapture or Houdini 
• Ability to develop procedural workflows
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or MEL script
• Traditional Art background, ability to conceptualize or portray ideas by painting or sketching them out
• Strong artistic and technical skills. Understanding of how composition, shape, scale, colors and lighting can help push environments forward
• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience; Experience in Level Art and set dressing; Proficiency with Game Editors such as Unreal Engine, Unity or proprietary editors; Proficiency in 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max or Blender; Experience in 3D sculpting software such as Zbrush; Proficiency in Texturing software such as Substance Painter; Experience working with photogrammetry (scanning, processing, cleaning); Proficiency in Marvelous Designer, Substance Designer, Speedtree, RealityCapture or Houdini; Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or MEL script; Traditional Art background with ability to conceptualize ideas by painting or sketching; Strong artistic and technical skills with understanding of composition, shape, scale, colors, and lighting.