Environment Artist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Environment Artist in Redmond, WA.

Responsibilities:
* Environment Artist will collaborate with Art Leads, Concept Artists, and the Production Team to define a communication strategy and provide direction and feedback to partner teams
* Maintain a high-level understanding of the game universe and technological constraints
* Actively seek and incorporate feedback from leads and peers in asset creation teams, and provide feedback in kind
* Load, review, and where possible, fix content or write detailed feedback for content creation partners
* As an Environment Artist, you will document feedback loops and top-tier content sharing processes within the studio
* Manipulate content within DCCs
* Participate in creative discussions, brainstorms, and reviews across teams to facilitate and strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration

REQUIREMENTS:
* Professional experience in art design or a related field within computer games or entertainment
* Experience working in Unreal Engine
* Experience communicating art direction to asset creation and world-building teams
* Knowledge of game content and game content creation processes
* Ability to meet customer, and/or government security screening requirements
* Must pass the Company Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Nice to Haves:
* Experience in the entertainment industry (Games/Film) with at least one AAA title shipped
* Proficiency in related software and packages (e.g., Photoshop, Blender, Unreal Engine, Maya, Substance Designer/Painter/ZBrush, SideFX Houdini, After Effects)
* A collaborative growth mindset and openness to giving and receiving constructive criticism daily.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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