3D Vegetation Artist - Game Asset Creation
As our dedicated 3D Vegetation Artist, you'll collaborate with an innovative team committed to creating visually compelling virtual environments. Your technical expertise and creative acumen will be instrumental in modeling natural elements that significantly enhance user immersion across interactive platforms. This flexible remote role enables you to contribute to ambitious digital projects while maintaining your preferred work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop diverse 3D vegetation models based on photographic references and conceptual direction.
- Create optimized low to medium polygon models with efficient texture maps for seamless game engine integration.
- Utilize SpeedTree 9.0+ to craft realistic trees, shrubs, and environmental foliage with authentic seasonal variations.
- Implement comprehensive PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows for convincing material representation.
- Configure advanced seasonal state transitions and wind animation systems for dynamic environmental assets.
- Optimize 3D assets for maximum performance while preserving visual fidelity and botanical accuracy.
- Document asset specifications and workflow processes for efficient team integration and future reference.
- Collaborate effectively with art directors and technical artists to ensure assets fulfill project requirements.
- Refine designs through iterative processes based on constructive feedback to achieve desired outcomes.
- Maintain exemplary consistency in style and quality across comprehensive vegetation asset libraries.
Required Skills & Experience
- 6-12 months of demonstrable experience with SpeedTree software for professional vegetation modeling.
- Proven ability to create clean, optimized low-resolution game-ready topology for real-time applications.
- Proficiency in establishing realistic seasonal variations and sophisticated wind animation systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of PBR texturing workflows and advanced material creation techniques.
- Experience in optimizing 3D assets for performance-critical real-time rendering environments.
- Knowledge of contemporary industry standards for environmental art creation and implementation.
- Exceptional attention to detail with refined perception of natural forms and botanical authenticity.
- Advanced problem-solving capabilities to balance visual sophistication with technical constraints.
- Effective communication skills and self-discipline for productive remote work environments.
- A compelling portfolio demonstrating high-caliber 3D vegetation and environmental artwork.