Responsibilities
- You will work together with the Art Director(s) to support Environment artists in delivering environments to quality and focusing on the bigger picture without getting stuck in details.
- You will guide artists and collaborate with project managers to determine budget, project scope, defining deadlines and prioritizes backlog content to consistently deliver on time and avoid diminishing returns.
- Supports artists on their team in their long-term development and day to day work.
- Holds regular 1on1s with team members, mentoring, giving feedback and guiding careers.
- Refine and review environments delivered from external sources and bring them up to quality standards.
- Collaborates with leads across disciplines to create environments that not only look great but also match tech requirements, thinking game first.
- Delegates tasks where necessary but above all nurtures a sense of ownership within the team, allowing artists to control their work where possible.
- The Lead Environment Artist also works with external / remote teams including usability partners and is expected to communicate and maintain the vision on a consistent basis.
- Questions and improves our production processes together with stakeholders, clarifying them to the team.
Qualifications :
You are an experienced environment artist whose portfolio should demonstrate :
- You have at least 3+ years experience leading an environment art team.
- Shipped 1 or more AAA game(s) on multiple platforms.
- You have an artistic eye with the ability to get the best out of artists in their teams through feedback and support.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a propensity for building relationships across seniority levels and helping people develop throughout their career.
- You have capability in backlog and time management, organization skills and scoping to deadlines and constraints.
- You have an ability to manage the team’s workload through planning and delegation without direction.
- Experienced in environment art workflows, including but not limited to asset placement and production, level creation, photogrammetry and PBR texturing, referring to experts for specialist level knowledge.
- Solid understand the aesthetics of environment, function vs. form relationships, as well as what makes a game level fun and intriguing.
- Thorough understanding of architecture and nature.
- Proficient knowledge of Maya, Substance painter and / or other 2D / 3D software package.
- Deep knowledge of environment production process with an interest to collaborate with stakeholders to improve the way we work.
- All our team members will have to be able to shift quickly and flexibly and assume new roles and responsibilities as we grow and change.
We’re looking for well-rounded innovators who thrive in the dynamic environment that new game creation demands.
About Electronic Arts
Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.
We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us.
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.
We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more.
Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.
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