Lead 3D Environment Artist

Help us craft the look of a new world by building out in-game meshes and materials, composing and decking scenes, implementing unique rendering methods and many other techniques to achieve the look we need to make our game shine. Ideally you’ll have a strong eye for composition, lighting, and color theory. 

A major part of our identity at Heart Machine is our unique and highly stylized aesthetic. We are looking for someone who can translate all of the concept work and ideas we create into something stunning in-game, in collaboration with our talented team of 3d artists.

Your responsibilities:

  • Take holistic ownership of the game levels from models/materials, to terrain and foliage, to lighting and post

  • Work with the concept artists and the director to provide a consistent vision and style throughout all aspects of the game

  • Create final high quality models and materials to establish visual targets

  • Mentor other artists and teach 3d techniques when needed

  • Manage a small team of 3d artists and establish best-practices to keep the team organized 

  • Work directly with level designers to bring a blocked-out space to life

  • Consult on and share expertise on cross-discipline topics like asset management/pipeline, custom shading models, and game performance

Skills + Experience:

  • Expert in Maya including modeling, lighting and texturing tools

  • Expert in Unreal Engine (or comparable experience level in another engine)

  • Proficient with Zbrush, Substance or other industry standard packages for material authoring.

  • Strong understanding of current-gen techniques for creating terrain, foliage, architecture, vista assets, and skyboxes

  • Experience with procedural building techniques and best-practices

  • Ability to break down tasks with accurate time estimates, from high-level components to smaller tasks, and allocate resources appropriately

Heart Machine Offers*

  • Competitive pay through bonus structures

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick time with flexibility in timing

  • Paid parental leave

  • Flexibility in work location(s)

To Apply:

Send your application to jobs@heart-machine.com with the title "Lead 3D Environment Artist".

Please include links to your portfolio on the first line of your email, including any past projects you have worked on. Please provide at least 10 pieces of work. Stylized is preferred!

We are supportive of a diverse workforce and strive for inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, criminal history, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

*Benefits and perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Heart Machine and country in which you work.