Environment Artist

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for an Environment Artist  to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities • Work together with people from a variety of teams such as concept artists, level designers, scripters, VFX artists and technical artists

• Translate concept art into 3D assets with Art direction in mind

• Ability to decorate levels delivered from level designers to shipping quality

• Fundamental understanding of performance constraints and optimizing assets for real time rendered applications on modern hardware

Requirements • A minimum of 2+ years of previous relevant experience in a similar position

• Experience in Level Art and set dressing. Ability to take rough layout maps and populate them with assets (buildings, vegetation, props) to create environmental storytelling and believable worlds

• Proficiency with Game Editors such as Unreal Engine, Unity or proprietary editors

• Proficiency in 3D software such as: Maya, 3ds Max or Blender

• Experience in 3D sculpting software such as Zbrush

• Proficiency in Texturing software such as Substance Painter for creating PBR correct textures

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

• This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity

Nice to Haves • Experience working with photogrammetry. scanning, processing and cleaning up

• Proficiency in following software: Marvelous Designer, Substance Designer, Speedtree, RealityCapture or Houdini 

• Ability to develop procedural workflows

• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or MEL script

• Traditional Art background, ability to conceptualize or portray ideas by painting or sketching them out

• Strong artistic and technical skills. Understanding of how composition, shape, scale, colors and lighting can help push environments forward

What We Offer • An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel

• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged

• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields

• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues

• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees

• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback