Arkane Studios (creator of the game Dishonored) currently have an AAA unannounced title in development. We are looking for a Level Artist to join our team in Lyon, France.
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LEVEL ARTIST/ARCHITECT
The Level Artist/Architect works closely with the Level Designers to design and create the levels on the artistic side.
Responsibilities include:
· Collaborate with his paired Level Designer to build a level
· Propose ideas and visual references for game locations
· Work out the details and concept modular systems of architecture for levels
· Assemble his level with the textures and 3D models provided by the Environment Artists
· Produce 3D environmental assets if needed
· Light the final levels in the game editor
· Optimize the final levels for performance
· Work with the Level Designers to make gameplay and 3D space function harmoniously
· Work with the Lead Level Artist/Architect and the Art director to ensure artistic unity with the entire project
Qualifications :
- Good observation skills, technically minded and strong graphical culture (photography, cinema and painting).
- Good architectural knowledge.
- Ability to translate 2D designs into a 3D playable level.
- Traditional art training, you know how to draw and understand colour.
- You're passionate about video games and have an excellent understanding of spacial constraints for a game balanced between gameplay, esthetic and performance.
- Relevant experience with FPS game engines is preferred , mod experience accepted as well.
- Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Maya.