Lead Environment Artist - Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes!

Requisition Number: 172700

Position Title: Senior Environment Artist 2

External Description:

Who is EA Capital Games?

Capital Games is a world-class mobile game studio, best known for creating the most successful Star Wars game of all time, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. We are game makers first, telling stories through some of the most beloved IP brands in the world and igniting players' imagination and competitive spirit. We believe in a culture of excellence, constantly driving to be the industry leader in mobile RPG and encouraging a team atmosphere of learning, collaboration and creativity. Most importantly, we never forget that making games and entertaining our passionate players is fun!

 

Capital Games is the destination for today's best mobile game makers. Come join us, and craft the world's greatest role-playing games.

Role Overview:

Our flagship title Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is looking for an accomplished Lead Environment Artist with experience in game development, specifically in the mobile space. You will report directly to the project's Art Director and work in cooperation with other members of the art team. You will guide the environment art asset pipeline while maintaining visual and performance standards. We are looking for that magical combination of artistry and production know-how that an environment artist like you can bring to the table.

As an Environment Artist, you will:

• Model, UV and texture assets, props, and ships, all within the Star Wars universe.
• Work from reference materials such as photography and concept art.
• Create realistic environments of iconic locations with attention to detail, layout, lighting and brand authenticity.
• Use discipline knowledge in the creation of optimized and performant assets and Unity prefabs.
• Support the development and integration of our existing environment pipeline.
• Provide reference, feedback and review feedback to external partners as part of our OS pipeline.
• Collaborate with our VFX and technical artists to maintain efficiency of in-game environments.
• Demonstrate peer communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Participate in build reviews, address bugs, and guide art quality through a balance of visual improvements and performance constraints.
• Prepare visual documents that capture asset progress for reviews with our brand partners at Lucasfilm.

Requirements & Skills:

• 4+ years of production experience as an environment artist; mobile development experience a major plus.
• Experience working within the Unity game engine.
• Expertise working with modeling and texturing programs such as Maya/3DS Max, Photoshop, and 3dCoat.
• Experience improving upon existing art while also maintaining authenticity and quality.
• Familiarity with version control and asset management software (Perforce).
• Experience working in environment art pipelines.

Please apply with the following:

• Link to online portfolio containing environmental examples with screenshots or video footage citing your specific contributions.
• Examples of environment art workflow (concepts, model wireframes, UV layouts, lighting passes, textured final scenes).
• Resume

Benefits:

We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match, ESPP stock plan, relocation and work remote benefits. And since we realize it takes outstanding people to make outstanding games, we offer great compensation packages and a culture that is powered by creativity and individuality. Did I mention free games? We got that too!

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. to światowy lider w dziedzinie produkcji interaktywnego oprogramowania rozrywkowego. EA oferuje gry, treści i usługi internetowe dla podłączonych do internetu konsol, komputerów osobistych, telefonów komórkowych i tabletów.

EEOText: EA jest pracodawcą realizującym politykę równych szans w zatrudnieniu. Wszystkie decyzje dotyczące pracowników są podejmowane bez względu na: rasę, kolor skóry, przynależność etniczną, kraj pochodzenia, płeć, tożsamość płciową, orientację seksualną, wiek, informację genetyczną, wyznanie, niepełnosprawność, stan zdrowia, stan cywilny lub rodzinny, status kombatanta. EA dostosowuje miejsca pracy dla niepełnosprawnych pracowników lub kandydatów zgodnie z obowiązującym prawem.

Days Open: 11

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA jest pracodawcą realizującym politykę równych szans w zatrudnieniu. Wszystkie decyzje dotyczące pracowników są podejmowane bez względu na: rasę, kolor skóry, przynależność etniczną, kraj pochodzenia, płeć, tożsamość płciową, orientację seksualną, wiek, informację genetyczną, wyznanie, niepełnosprawność, stan zdrowia, stan cywilny lub rodzinny, status kombatanta. EA dostosowuje miejsca pracy dla niepełnosprawnych pracowników lub kandydatów zgodnie z obowiązującym prawem.