LEAD ENVIRONMENT ARTIST

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS Who we are:We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation.We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!What We NeedAs a Lead Environment Artist at 31st Union, your passion, knowledge, and experience will be integral to growing a team of talented artists and defining the look and style of a new generation of player driven experiences. Your expertise will be central to bringing our immersive landscapes, architecture, props, and natural environments to life.ResponsibilitiesBe a high level individual contributor who is production and process minded.Work with Art Directors and other Leads to ensure that the environment art team understands the artistic vision and propagate the artistic values throughout the game.Collaborate with Design and Narrative leads to create stunning and compelling environments.Communicate clearly and regularly with the leads and production in both Valencia and North America (San Mateo studio) to align team efforts.Participate in scoping and creative vision discussions and advocate for the environment team’s needs.Establish asset authoring best practices by way of collaborating with Engineering and Tech Art to understand asset creation specs and parameters.Establish and maintain modular asset pipelines for world and architecture kits.Partner with Production to provide feedback and input on development schedulesSupervise the day-to-day activities of the Art Environment TeamCreate and manage asset lists in collaboration with internal partner teamsReview assets from internal and / or external partnersMentor and grow leadership potential within the environment team.Who You AreYou are an experienced Environment Artist with strong knowledge AAA games and have an attention to detail. You are proficient in both Substance Designer and Substance Painter with knowledge in developing workflows and leading a team of artist. You are on the lookout for next gen tools and practices that empower your team and improve efficiency for the project.You possess a keen ability to communicate and collaborate across disciplines sharing ideas and articulating visions. You are inspired by growth and excellence and thrive on sharing your knowledge with your teammates while continually honing your craft. Iterating, communicating, and creating together is what drives your passion for art and games.You are knowledgeable in all the tools, techniques, and asset creation pipelines: UE5, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Photoshop, Jira, Confluence.Please note that 2K Games and 31st Union never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com and thirtyfirstunion.com accounts.