Game Jobs: Environment Artist at Square Enix

Square Enix Montreal is seeking an exceptional environment artist with a passion to create new, thoughtful, detailed, quality art and an ambition for pushing the boundaries of the game industry. 

FUNCTIONS

• Develop, in close collaboration with a Level Designer, the design of game levels
• Model and texture objects and environments
• Work on alongside the Lead Artist to ensure the shapes and colors of the environment support the art direction
• Work closely with Technical Artists in order to optimize objects and environments to respect constraints
• Add lighting and VFX to the environments you create
• Work effectively with the programming and design teams by representing visual considerations throughout production

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of experience in modeling environments
• College, university, or self-taught education in 2D and 3D art
• In-depth knowledge of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of French is a bonus, or willingness to receive free lessons 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of 3D art software in modeling and texturing
• Knowledge of lighting 3D environments and creating VFX
• Strong fundamental knowledge of art, visual communication and design principles
• Ability to adapt own art to fit with the team’s art direction
• Techniques in 3D material and shader creation is a plus

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