Senior Environment Artist

The Senior Environment Artist will work closely with the Art Lead to support various projects on their environment design, modeling and texturing needs within style ranges from cartoony to realistic in an efficient way for each platform.

This is a full-time temporary role with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular full-time employment after six months. Our studio is based in Eugene, Oregon, and the role may be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in the office.

Day To Day

Responsibilities

• Create environments for individual projects as needed
• Works independently or works within a group team setting depending on the project.
• Understand what the Project Art Director requires for the project then research, develop and implement it in engine.
• Research current techniques used and utilize most relevant processes.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Must Haves

• Understanding of Maya and/or Max
• Unreal experience is a must; proprietary engine comfort and Unity familiarity a benefit.
• Ability to create environment textures within tools such as Substance Designer
• Ability to create or work off of environment concepts that are complete or sometimes incomplete.
• Ability to assess complex suggestions and come up with creative compromise solutions.
• Work with design at figuring out level flow and how it pertains to environments.
• Understanding of what will be design vs. art
• Works closely with technical art to develop new or improved upon techniques improve visual quality.
• Ability to keep a clear and consistent schedule.
• Strong communication ability
• Gives strong estimates for project planning
• Works with other departments as needed
• Understanding of bug fixing and investigation
• Help the art team find answers to difficult problems.

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Ability to use Zbrush
• Ability to do FX.
• Ability to whitebox levels.

Demonstrated Ability To

• Make strong visually impactful environments and pushing the envelope when needed.
• Review and give feedback to other environment artists.
• Work in independently and self organized.
• Work effectively with other artists and engineers to achieve project goals.
• Solve problems to the benefit of the project/team.

Education & Experience Required

• At least 5-10 of years experience in a similar role.
• Any degree or certification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

What We Can Offer You

**A Flexible Working Environment
**Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 18 Paid Company Holidays
• Relocation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Club Discounts
• Sports Team Sponsorship
• Annual Company Events
• Project Wrap Parties

**A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
**Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.

By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!

Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.

_Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.
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- Create environments for individual projects as needed. - Work independently or within a group team setting. - Understand Project Art Director requirements, research, develop, and implement in-engine. - Research current techniques and utilize relevant processes. - Strong understanding of Maya and/or Max. - Mandatory Unreal Engine experience; proprietary engine comfort and Unity familiarity are a benefit. - Ability to create environment textures using tools such as Substance Designer. - Ability to create or work off of environment concepts (complete or incomplete). - Ability to assess complex suggestions and come up with creative compromise solutions. - Work with design to figure out level flow as it pertains to environments. - Understanding of what will be design vs. art. - Work closely with technical art to develop new or improved techniques to enhance visual quality. - Ability to maintain a clear and consistent schedule. - Strong communication skills. - Provide strong estimates for project planning. - Work with other departments as needed. - Understanding of bug fixing and investigation. - Help the art team find answers to difficult problems. - At least 5-10 years of experience in a similar role. - Any degree or certification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.