Arkane Studios - Level Artist - Lyon, France

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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.

 

 

 

ARKANE STUDIOS WEBSITE

 

 

LINK TO APPLICATION

 

 

 

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.