Company Description
*The role is open to candidates only from the game industry who are based in Europe.
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.
If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.
Job Description
- To effectively produce playable levels based on Art directors vision and Level design needs with lead cooperation.
- Creating world geometry and composition for levels in Unreal Engine.
- Redesigning existing assets to new forms.
- Blocking out modules and levels, creating first/proxy materials.
- Produce work within specifications and maintain workflow pipelines within given deadlines
- Model proxy assets.
- Participate in reviews, adapt to, and implement feedback from leads and peers in a professional manner.
- Participate in R&D initiatives, to explore new techniques and implement improvements to pipelines and workflows.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in AAA console/PC game development including 3+ year in UE
- Strong portfolio showcasing playable levels with created geometry.
- Experience and knowledge of industry-standard software packages for 3D modeling. (Maya, Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, or their equivalents).
- Artistically interpret concepts or creatively push beyond an initial ideation.
- A solid understanding of traditional art skills along with foundational design competencies (shape, form, texture, value and color).
- Experience working with Unreal Engine (or equivalent).
- Ability to use PBR shaders and normal maps.
- Adaptive.
- Ability to receive and implement feedback.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new styles, techniques and workflows.
- Ability to collaborate with department leads, and different departments to solve artistic and technical challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Self-motivation.
Nice to have
- Traditional art skills along with core graphic design competencies (typography, color and light).
- Experience working with Unreal 4/5.Environment modeling skills.
- Level Design experience.
Additional Information
What we offer
UK
- Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
- Gympass for employees and family members.
- Online Polish and English language classes.
- Access to the pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Poland
- Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
- MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
- Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
- In-company Polish and English language classes.
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
