Lead Environment Artist

Bandai Namco; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandai Namco is seeking a Lead Environment Artist to guide a team of 3D environment artists in creating immersive game environments. You will model, texture, and light scenes while collaborating across departments to maintain a strong artistic vision.

The role requires mentorship, strong leadership, and excellent communication within a fast-paced studio environment. Experience with Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Designer, and game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 3D environment artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Designer.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Experience creating natural and hard-surface environments.
• Excellent texturing and shading with attention to detail.
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Leadership experience to mentor junior artists.
• Passion for gaming and environment design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3D environment artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality work.
• Create detailed and visually compelling 3D environments, including modeling, texturing, and lighting.
• Collaborate with the art director, level designers, and other team members to develop and maintain the artistic vision for environments.
• Ensure that all environment assets meet technical requirements and are optimized for performance.
• Oversee the entire environment creation pipeline, from initial concept to final implementation in the game engine.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality and efficiency of environment production.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues related to environment creation and implementation.
• Participate in project planning and provide estimates for environment-related tasks.

Skills

3D environment

Portfolio

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Designer

Composition & lighting

Natural & hard-surface

Texturing & shading

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Unreal Engine

Unity

Leadership

Gaming passion

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Designer

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Description

As an lead environment artist, you are responsible for leading a team of environment artists, collaborating with other departments, and overseeing the creation of high-quality, visually compelling environments for games or films, while also mentoring and developing team members.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3D environment artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Substance Designer.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and lighting as it relates to environment design.
• Experience with creating both natural materials and hard-surface environments.
• Excellent texturing and shading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and guide junior artists.
• A passion for gaming and a deep understanding of environment design principles

必須の経験・能力

• 3D背景アーティストとしての実務経験および実績を示すポートフォリオを有すること
• Maya、3ds Max、Substance Designerなどの業界標準3Dソフトウェアの操作に習熟していること
• 背景デザインに関する構図、色彩理論、ライティングに十分な理解と知識を有すること
• 自然物およびハードサーフェス背景制作の実務経験
• 優れたテクスチャ、シェーディングスキルを持ち、細部へのこだわりを有すること
• 円滑にコミュニケーションを取り、チーム環境ににおいて協力して業務を遂行できること
• 優れた問題解決力と技術的な問題を特定する能力を持つこと
• Unreal Engine、Unityなどのゲームエンジンの実務経験
• チームリーダーの経験があり、ジュニアアーティストの指導・育成ができる能力
• ゲームへの情熱を持ち、背景デザインの原則を深く理解していること

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3D environment artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality work.
• Create detailed and visually compelling 3D environments, including modeling, texturing, and lighting.
• Collaborate with the art director, level designers, and other team members to develop and maintain the artistic vision for environments.
• Ensure that all environment assets meet technical requirements and are optimized for performance.
• Oversee the entire environment creation pipeline, from initial concept to final implementation in the game engine.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality and efficiency of environment production.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues related to environment creation and implementation.
• Participate in project planning and provide estimates for environment-related tasks.

担当業務

• 複数の3D背景アーティストが構成されたチームを統括・育成し、高品質な成果を確保するための指導・フィードバックをする
• モデリング、テクスチャリング、ライティングを含めて、精細で視覚的に魅力的な3D背景を制作する
• アートディレクター、レベルデザイナー、その他のチームメンバーと連携し、背景のアート方向性を構築および維持する
• すべての背景アセットが技術要件を満たし、パフォーマンスに最適化されていることを確保する
• 初期コンセプトからゲームエンジンの最終実装まで、背景制作の全体パイプラインを管理する
• 業界動向や最新技術を常に把握し、背景制作の品質と効率を継続的に向上させる
• 背景制作・実装に関する技術的な問題を特定して解決する
• プロジェクト計画に参加し、背景関連タスクの工数見積を行う