Senior Asset Artist
Vertigo Games
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Create game-ready art assets according to guidelines and technical specifications.
- Proactively work with the leads and art director to ensure consistent quality and style.
- Closely co-operate with environment artists and level designers to craft detailed assets that meet the needs of the environment and the player experience.
- Identify potential performance bottlenecks, address them ahead of time and when they crop up.
- Mentor more junior artists in industry best practices and personal growth.
- Co-ordinate with leads and production to maintain a clear and consistent view on planning.
- Console or PC game development experience in an agile team.
- Experience as an Asset Artist or closely related role in game development typically gained over 4+ years.
- Proficient with Unreal Engine (or similar), Blender (or similar), Zbrush, and Substance Painter.
- Strong traditional art fundamentals, including the function of form and color, proportions, shape, composition, etc.
- Understanding of modularity of assets used in games including trim sheets and construction sets.
- Experienced in creating optimized in-game art assets including hard surface and organic models.
- Understanding of modern materials and shaders in a high level of proficiency.
- Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation.
- Experienced with source control software (Perforce) and task tracking software (Jira).
- Excellent English communication and writing skills. Being able to articulate your process, giving and receiving critical feedback.
- Experienced in 3D mobile and/or VR development.
- Proficient with Substance Designer and/or Houdini.
- Ability to create materials (Unreal, HLSL) and scripts (Unreal Blueprint, MEL, Python).
- A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
- A hybrid working model with three office days per week.
- 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
- Free commuting with public transport to and from the office.
- Free pension plan.
- A healthy lunch in our canteen.
- Group activities and Thursday afternoon drinks.
- The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
- Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.