Environment Art Director for AAA Games
2 weeks ago
NetherRealm Studios is seeking an experienced Environment Art Director to join our team and help shape the next generation of game worlds. As a key member of our art team, you'll work closely with the Art Director, Art Leads, and Tech Leads to establish the overall vision for environments and environment-adjacent systems. Your expertise will drive the creation of stunning visuals and engaging gameplay experiences that transport players to new dimensions.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality environments in AAA games, with a strong understanding of environmental design, layout, composition, and storytelling. You'll also have excellent leadership skills, able to mentor and support a team of artists, as well as communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Establishing the overall vision for environments and environment-adjacent systems
- Leading a team of artists to create high-quality environments
- Collaborating with the Art Director and Art Leads to ensure alignment with the overall game vision
- Developing and maintaining documentation and processes to support efficient workflow
- Coordinating with production to ensure timely delivery of environment assets
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- At least 5 years of video games development experience with significant involvement in 3 published AAA games, including one project at the Art Director level or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality environments in AAA games
- Excellent leadership skills, able to mentor and support a team of artists
- Strong understanding of environmental design, layout, composition, and storytelling
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Substance tools like Painter and Designer
- Knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR)
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or newer
We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to be part of a team that's shaping the future of gaming. If you're passionate about creating immersive game worlds and have the skills to match, we'd love to hear from you.
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