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Environment Artist - Call Of Duty

Activision

San Francisco, CA 10-11-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Toys For Bob, developer of numerous award-winning games, including contributions to the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, is looking for a passionate Environment Artist to join our team as we continue to develop the best games in the industry. This position will play a key role in the team development and coordination of our world-class Art department.

Your Mission

As an ENVIRONMENT ARTIST you will report directly to our Lead Environment Artist. We're looking for a self-driven artist who enjoys handling a wide variety of work, is eager to learn new techniques and tools, and has a deep passion for creative story telling through crafting environment art. You will have the flexibility to do so in different styles from photo-realistic to stylized. Initially, this role will likely work on the Call of Duty franchise.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Create believable, photo-realistic 3D models and textures from concept art and photo reference
• Research subject matter relating to objectives to ensure an authentic experience
• Builds, edits, and optimizes highly detailed 3D environments
• Troubleshoots technical and artistic issues, asks for help when necessary
• Enjoys working in a collaborative, iterative, and agile process

Player Profile

Experience
• 3+ total years in the games industry working in an environment art capacity
• Experience with a level editor (i.e. Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, Radiant, etc.)

Knowledge & Skills
• Understanding of physically based shaders
• Proficient in next-gen asset creation
• Solid understanding of game art with ability to clearly discuss modern trends

Key Attributes
• Demonstrate an egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and opportunities for improvement
• Communicate effectively with team members, production, and management to ensure that project goals are met
• Excellent communication and strong problem-solving skills
• Budgets time efficiently and has a good feel for how long a task will take them
• Thrive in a challenging and often ambiguous environment
• Proactive and self-motivated

Extra Points:
• Familiarity with photogrammetry process
• Strong traditional art foundation
• Passion for first person shooter games

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb7vn6-3-142-173-227-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Activision

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment.