About the role
The award winning team behind Journey, flOw, and Flower are looking to expand their team on Sky: Children of the Light with a Generalist. This position reports to the Art team while working closely with the Design team.
As an Environment Artist, you will work with the Creative Director, Art Leads, Vis Dev Artists and other Environment Artists to create landscapes, spaces, and models for the world of Sky: Children of the Light. The ideal candidate understands that making an environment is more than creating beautiful content to fill spaces but is also an opportunity to tell the story behind the world players inhabit. If this sounds exciting to you, we’d love to have you join our team!
Responsibilities
Create landscapes using our own proprietary terrain system
Create models and set dress these landscapes to support the narrative
Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers
Brainstorm ideas and create rapid prototypes during the concept phase
Support the rest of the art team to create 3D assets
Review and fix bugs
Must Haves:
3+ years of experience in the games industry
Proficient in Autodesk Maya
Great artistic sensibility and excellent eye for design, color, lighting, composition,
and attention to detailStrong communication skills with an ability to take constructive feedback
Self-motivated and a team player
Open to learning new skills and programs
Nice to Haves:
Familiarity with our games and visual style
Ability to concept
Love and affinity for video games
Ability to visualize and communicate ideas
Active and passionate Sky player
This position is available for remote work for candidates within the USA.
Please submit a resume and portfolio to be considered.
Perks:
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
• Pre-tax wellness stipend
• Pre-tax work from home stipend
• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
• Support for personal professional development
We look forward to meeting you!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $60,000 USD to $130,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.
Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.
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Aplyr's read
thatgamecompany is a trailblazer in the gaming industry, crafting emotionally impactful experiences. It's a haven for creative and innovative professionals.
What's promising
- •Renowned for creating unique, emotionally engaging games like Journey and Flower.
- •Strong focus on innovation and creativity in game design.
- •Diverse roles available, indicating growth and expansion, especially in China.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about financial stability and long-term viability.
- •Niche focus may not appeal to those seeking mainstream gaming projects.
- •Potential challenges in maintaining innovation as the company scales.
Why thatgamecompany
- •Pioneered emotionally resonant gaming experiences that defy traditional genres.
- •Strong emphasis on artistic and aesthetic game design.
- •Collaborative culture that values creativity and emotional storytelling.
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About thatgamecompany
thatgamecompany is an independent video game development studio known for creating emotionally resonant and innovative games, such as Journey, Flower, and Sky: Children of the Light.
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