Artist, Environment
Art Team, Nokomis, Florida
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Job Description
Position Title: Artist, Environment
Studio/Department: Combat Waffle Studios INC / Live Development
Employee Type: Full Time, Regular
Location: Nokomis, FL
Salary Range: $45,000 – $80,000 (pay may vary based on experience)
ABOUT OUR STUDIO
Combat Waffle Studios INC, based in Nokomis, FL, is an innovative game development company dedicated to creating immersive and cutting-edge gaming experiences. We focus on crafting dynamic worlds, deep gameplay mechanics, and engaging multiplayer experiences that push the boundaries of what games can achieve.
Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to excellence in game development. We value creativity, hard work, and the ability to bring compelling environments to life.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Artist, Environment is responsible for creating and modeling efficient structures and objects for our games. This role involves working with the art team to ensure visual consistency, optimization, and high-quality environments. Reporting to the Executive Producer, this position will be responsible for:
- Modeling efficient structures and objects using Maya and ZBrush.
- Taking maps from empty/grey environments to fully populated and polished zones.
- Creating and applying textures using Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, and next-gen tools.
- Adapting to and using proprietary tools and programs.
- Collaborating with engineers to optimize the tools-to-art pipeline.
- Developing content in Unreal Engine 4 (UE4).
- Ensuring game flow remains optimal around assets by working with the Design team.
- Maintaining consistency throughout the game world with the Art team.
- Working onsite in Nokomis, FL to collaborate directly with the development team.
What Craft Expertise You’ll Have:
- Highly proficient in Maya and Photoshop.
- Proficient in working with Physically Based Rendering (PBR) / Shader systems.
- Experience with texture generation software (Substance Designer/Quixel).
- Highly proficient in ZBrush, with the ability to create clean, optimized game-ready meshes and textures.
- Experience with terrain creation and terrain textures.
- Understanding of memory and CPU constraints and how they affect asset creation.
- Strong technical understanding of lighting and composition in an environment.
- A traditional art background, including color theory, composition, and lighting.
- Strong communication skills and professional work ethic.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Ability to quickly learn and implement complex pipelines and systems.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing 2D and 3D environment art skills.
- Strong ability to translate concept art into environments and expand on ideas.
Other Criteria
Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as an Environment Artist.
- 1+ years of experience in game development, generating environments using Maya and ZBrush.
We invite you to join Combat Waffle Studios INC and help us create immersive, unforgettable gaming experiences!
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Combat Waffle Studios INC, located in Nokomis, FL, is an independent game development studio dedicated to crafting next-generation virtual reality and multiplayer experiences. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality gameplay, rich storytelling, and deep player-driven worlds.
We are committed to building strong communities through innovative games, unique worlds, and continuous evolution. Our studio is growing, and we are looking for talented, driven individuals to help shape the future of interactive entertainment.
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Combat Waffle Studios INC will never ask applicants for social security numbers, bank account information, or payments during the hiring process. Our recruiters do not communicate through free email accounts.
Combat Waffle Studios INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
