We are seeking an experienced Senior Environment Artist with the skills and passion to drive the designing, organization, modeling, texturing, dressing and lighting of realistically-grounded game worlds. Candidates should have a very strong sense of visual design and an amazing attention to detail. Candidates should be able to build and light environments from scratch by relying on a combination of photo-reference and concept art.

Kaos offers a competitive salary and range of benefits as well as a dynamic, creative, and challenging work environment where individual effort is critical to our success.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience designing, modeling, texturing, lighting and dressing game-world levels/environments.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills in a production environment.
• Positive, professional attitude. Disciplined and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Experience managing and reviewing the work of a group of artists.
• Production experience utilizing the outsourcing of assets.
• Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with other departments and work to meet deadlines as necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and analytically.
• Experience establishing and driving new workflows for content creation.
• Experience building environments on the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Able to identify, prioritize and drive the resolution of issues related to environment building.
• Passionate about games and able to articulate that passion clearly. A broad and up-to-date knowledge of AAA console games.
• Production experience utilizing Autodesk Maya.
• Secondary education degree or equivalent.