Activision Blizzard
Senior (or above) Environment Artist
🇺🇸Santa Monica, California, United States2 months ago
$80,800 – $149KSeniorFull Time
Senior (or above) Environment Artist – World Artist
Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior (or above) Environment Artist (World Artist) to join the development of a new IP.
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining!
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with level designers and the art director to bring locations to life from early research and visual development to final in-engine environments. You’ll contribute to crafting spaces that support gameplay, reinforce narrative, and create memorable player experiences. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help translate creative vision into detailed, optimized 3D environments that feel cohesive, intentional, and alive.
As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better; with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.
This role is based in our California, U.S. office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.
You’ll help us by…
Collaborate with level designers and the art director to discuss and understand game intentions and vision
Have ownership of a particular part of the game (i.e. a large part of the environment)
Participate in the ideation of locations/levels by performing research (collecting written descriptions and visual references)
Craft compelling visual narratives that reinforce and enhance the game’s setting, story, and gameplay elements
Assess level scope with your immediate supervisor to establish an achievable production schedule
Build the rough map of the level with the level designer to show the preliminary graphic intentions, gameplays and ensure they are approved
Set up placeholders and submit prop and material requests to internal or OS teams; follow up on the progress and quality of the work during its development
Create a variety of 3D models (architecture, foliage, props) from photo references and concept art
Build (set dress, edit, optimize) realistic detailed 3d environments from photo reference and concept
Assist in troubleshooting artistic and technical issues
You’re awesome because you have…
Solid portfolio demonstrating focus and passion for 3d environment & prop creation
Professional experience in creating Environment or Prop Art in AAA game development with at least one AAA title connected to your name
Excellent artistic and design skills, including a keen eye for composition, color theory, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer)
Experience working in Modern Game Engines with an awareness of game budgets, limits, and memory constraints
Ability to consistently resolve issues from a visual, production, and technical perspective
Basic ability to communicate visually utilizing traditional media
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and work under tight deadlines
Bonus points for…
Experience in working in or developing procedural workflows via tools like Houdini or UPS
Experience with photogrammetry or other scanning techniques & workflows
Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
