Artiste environment sénior.e -Senior Environement Artist - Iron Man

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Environment Artist for their Montreal studio, focusing on creating immersive environments for AAA games, including an Iron Man title. Responsibilities include leading environment creation, collaborating with teams, developing production pipelines, mentoring junior artists, and ensuring asset optimization. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in the game industry, proficiency in 3D software, and a strong artistic understanding.
General Information

Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Role ID

209103

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - Motive Montreal

Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

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Our motive is to develop innovative action games set in iconic worlds where every player feels like the hero. Let's say that again—iconic worlds where every player feels like the hero. Our passion has taken us from imagining dogfighter pilots in Star Wars™: Squadrons to re-creating Isaac Clarke onboard the Ishimura in Dead Space™.

Currently, we're working on two exciting projects, an original Iron Man™ action-adventure game and what's coming next for Battlefield™.
We believe in sharing our passion with our community and each other, fostering an inclusive culture, and nurturing a growth mindset.
Although our approach may seem simple, it leads us to create the best work of our careers, bringing unique and immersive experiences to our players.

The Senior Environment Artist is responsible for leading the creation of high-quality, immersive environments in AAA games. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure the artistic vision is met while maintaining technical performance. As an expert in your craft and experience in this field, you are staying up to date with industry trends and user experiences, proposing solutions for future development. Additionally, you will help in staff development from recruiting, training, and guidance of more junior artists.

Responsibilities:
• Lead Environment Creation: Develop visually stunning 3D environments that align with the game's artistic vision.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with art directors, designers, and developers to establish and maintain the visual direction.
• Pipeline Development: Create and refine pipelines for efficient environment art production.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior artists, providing constructive feedback and fostering skill development.
• Asset Optimization: Ensure assets are optimized for performance and memory without compromising quality.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain consistency and high standards across all environment assets.
• Innovation: Research and implement cutting-edge techniques and technologies to enhance visual quality.

Qualifications:
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in the industry. Extensive experience in environment art within the game industry, preferably in AAA titles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Texturing Skills: Expertise in texture creation using tools like Photoshop or Substance Painter.
• Game Engine Knowledge: Familiarity with game engines like Unreal or Unity.
• Artistic Understanding: An eye for spatial composition, lighting, color, textures, and building believable scenes. Experience with environment aesthetics, function vs. form relationships, and what makes a game level fun and intriguing. Convey a sense of 'story' in a scene or game asset – considering age, weathering, and context.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.