Location: On-Site Stockholm, Sweden or Hybrid/Remote. Must be able to work in partial overlap with CET timezone.
Start: Q1 January 2025
Seniority level: Lead
About Envar Studios
Love working on games, movies, and other awesome projects?
Join us at Envar Games! We’re a driven and enthusiastic team on a mission to become the best studio in the world. At Envar, we believe in a relaxed, fun, and supportive environment where your skills are truly valued. Whether you're a fan of in-house or remote work, we offer a space for you to grow and hone your craft alongside some of the industry's top talent.
We are a passionate team of creators on a mission to craft immersive, imaginative, and visually stunning experiences. Our current project— an Open World Survival game with a stylized look in a world of magic and wonder—invites players to explore vibrant, mystical landscapes and embark on unforgettable adventures.
Your Role
For this Art Director role, we're looking for a talented leader who has a deep understanding of how to build compelling worlds and drive a team toward success. The focus will be on Environments, since our game is an environment-heavy Open-World Survival game, but we expect the AD to overlook the entire production so all artistic disciplines are aligned in the final product. So not only will you ensure the environments we create are visually stunning, but you’ll also set the artistic direction, balancing beauty with functionality.
You’ll collaborate closely with our Creative Director, Game Director and Lead Producer, making sure every detail of the game world feels alive and deeply immersive.
You are expected to be both a leader and a problem solver, not afraid to get your hands dirty and jump right in to find creative solutions when the situation calls for it.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Inspire: Guide and support a team of amazing environment artists to help them grow and achieve their full potential.
- Artistic Vision: Collaborate with the Creative Director and other key stakeholders to define and execute the game’s visual style and artistic direction of the game environments making sure the environment is cohesive, vibrant, and awe-inspiring.
- Environment Design: Oversee the creation of high-quality 3D models, textures, shaders, and materials that adhere to the project's artistic and technical requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that all environments meet the highest standards of visual fidelity and performance across different platforms.
- Collaboration: Work closely with level designers, animators, and other departments to integrate art assets seamlessly into the game world.
- Optimization: Balance artistic vision with technical constraints, optimizing assets and environments to achieve smooth performance without compromising quality.
- Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing fresh ideas and techniques to the team.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in 3D environment art for games, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role. You know how to drive a team and deliver exceptional results.
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality environment art, including detailed 3D models, textures, and finished environments.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop) and a deep understanding of 3D art pipelines.
- Artistic Ability: Exceptional skills in composition, lighting, and color theory, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to clearly articulate artistic vision and provide constructive feedback.
- Team Player: Proven experience working collaboratively in a team environment, with a strong ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Passion: A genuine passion for video games and a commitment to creating memorable and engaging player experiences.
Bonus Points
Experience with Stylized Art, Character Art, Animation or other relevant field
Are You Ready?
Do you have what it takes to bring our vision to life? If you're ready to work in an experimental, forward-thinking environment where innovation thrives, apply today and help us build something extraordinary!
If you have any questions about the position please contact soledad@envarstudio.com
