Environment Artist

Job Title: Environment Artist Requisition ID: R012748 **Job Description**: **Your Platform** Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the _Call of Duty®_ franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: _Call of Duty®: Ghosts_, _Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare_ and most recently, _Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare_. A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with. Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. **Your Mission** Infinity Ward is currently seeking an Environment Artist. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: - Craft believable photo real environment art that incorporates the needs of both high-level Art and Design direction as needed for a given space - Collaborate closely with departmental counterparts to ensure your level both plays well and looks great - Lead by example through industry high level content - Work revisions are due to direction rather than quality - Pre-Production - Plan and prioritize tasks to ensure best possible results - Ownership - High level of creativity and independence; requires little oversight - Proactively helps to troubleshoot and fix problemed content - Expected to evaluate and help solve performance concerns - Can mentor others as needed within the environment team - Create documentation of processes for others to follow as needed **Player Profile** Minimum Requirements: - 2+ years of world building experience with an industry leading level editor UE4, Unity, etc. - Strong foundational Art skills. Understanding of composition, form, color and light in relation to crafting environments - Strong narrative and environmental story telling skills with regards to set dressing and world building - Strong understanding of modular workflows as it relates to architectural assembly and asset creation - Advanced knowledge of physically based material workflows and shaders. - Advanced skill in their discipline software. Max, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, and similar software - Self-motivated, independent, and has proven ability to self-manage and meet deadlines - Photogrammetry experience a plus + - First Person Shooter experience a plus + **Our World** Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including _Call of Duty_®, _World of Warcraft®_, _Overwatch_®, _Diablo_®, _Candy Crush_ and _Bubble Witch_. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered - The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners._ Infinity Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.