Job Description
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Job Title – Level Artist
We are seeking an inspiring, highly motivated Level Artist. In this position you will be expected to partner with other members of the Level Art Team, the Level Design Team and other art disciplines to help make the artistic vision set out by art direction a reality. We are looking for a candidate that has shipped at least one title delivering visually stunning, high-quality levels and looking for a great opportunity to grow with our team.
Responsibilities:
- Uphold the values of the team, support building a creative, positive & inclusive culture for the studio and Level Art Team.
- Produce high quality artwork work and maintain a strong understanding of current level art creation workflows and future industry trends.
- Work closely with the Art Leads and other members of the Level Art team supporting the artistic vision laid out by art direction maintaining visual quality, consistency & level performance.
- Partner with the Level Design Team working together to solve art/design challenges and ensuring levels are both playable and performant.
- Work closely with the Environment Art Team providing them with detailed breakout sheets and communicating environment set requirements.
- Using a positive style of communication working with the Production Team and Art Leads keeping them informed of any dependencies, blockers & cross department challenges.
Minimum qualifications:
- A portfolio with examples of high-quality environment & level artwork.
- 3+ years of environment/level art experience with at least one shipped title.
- Self-motivated, directed with strong time management skills that enable you to work well with deadlines.
- A strong visual and technical understanding of level creation methods using Unreal Engine or similar game engine.
- Strong working knowledge of Maya (preferred) or similar 3D modeling software, Substance, Photoshop and Z-brush etc.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $80000 - $100000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
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