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Environment Art Lead

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Leading a talented team of artists, the full-time remote Environment Art Lead will guide the creation of immersive game environments from preproduction to production, ensuring that art decisions enhance gameplay clarity and player engagement.
Key responsibilities:

Lead environment art and coordinate work with a multidisciplinary team focused on worldbuilding
Mentor and inspire artists through all phases of production while fostering a culture of growth and feedback
Create scalable art workflows and processes that uphold a high quality bar for the team's output

Required qualifications:

Deep understanding of environment art decisions relevant to competitive action or fighting games
Proven experience in leadership roles within early AAA game development
Experience leading diverse art teams, including environment, palette, skybox, and lighting art
Expert knowledge in software such as Maya, Blender or Max, Substance, and Unreal Engine
Strong organizational and analytical skills with a proactive mindset