Associate Environment Artist Job at Lightspeed Studios in Irvine

Lightspeed LA is a U.S.-based AAA game development studio for Tencent Games, focused on building open‑world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player‑driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling.
Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate Environment Artist to join our accomplished team of artists. As an Associate Environment Artist, you will work closely with our art team to create visually stunning and engaging environments for our video game title, bringing environments to life using existing pipelines while enhancing player immersion and interaction within a game world.
Responsibilities

Help environment artists on the team with the creation and refinement of 3D models, textures, and assets for high‑quality game environments.
Assist in environment creation with a keen eye for landscapes, details, and visual fidelity.
Work on different aspects of environment creations such as sculpting, low‑poly mesh creation, UV unwrapping, and material setup.
Learn and apply industry‑standard tools and software to bring your creative ideas to life within the game engine.
Follow established art styles and iterate based on feedback from the team to achieve the desired quality.
Embrace opportunities to learn from all team members to grow your skill set.
Qualifications

Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Art, Game Design, Animation, or a related field.
A portfolio showcasing environment art projects, demonstrating attention to detail and creativity.
Familiar with Maya (or equivalent), ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
Basic understanding of game engines and their asset pipelines (e.g., Unity or Unreal).
Passion for video games and a desire to contribute to the creation of compelling virtual worlds.
A strong desire to push for self‑growth in the professional environment art discipline.
Desirable Skills

Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to proactively seek feedback and ask questions.
Ability to take and implement feedback in a positive manner.
Location

State(s): US‑California‑Irvine
Compensation

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $72,151.56 to $115,900.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits

Employees may be eligible for a sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units.
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on tenure).
Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year.
Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community.

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