Full-Time

Senior Outsource Artist

Environment

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$155.1k - $227.5kAnnually

Senior

San Diego, CA, USA

Category
Concept Art
3D Modeling
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
Requirements
  • Experience in shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms
  • Experience shipping high-quality game ready assets for production, with an emphasis on stylized art / stylized realism
  • Strong understanding of latest toolsets in game art creation, including (but not limited to) Unreal Engine, Substance Painter, Perforce, and 3D modeling packages (A plus if experienced with Shotgrid and Miro)
  • Highly organized, self-driven, customer focused, and a great team player
  • Ability to critique, mentor, and improve art through written feedback loops
  • A keen understanding of technical hurdles, ability to autonomously make choices to further art quality, and excellent communication skills are a must
  • Experienced working within a team and a high pressure production environment
Responsibilities
  • Work with the Art Leads and Director level to establish visual direction for our outsourcing vendors
  • Collect or generate detailed documentation, video references, and examples of art asset production, procedures, and engine requirements to support the external vendors
  • Clearly communicating feedback to the outsource partner, and ensuring those creative notes and goals are relayed by internal artists, level designers, game designers, and production to understand the needs and goals of props being created
  • Provide prototype meshes with accurate scale and pivot placement, with the understanding of the technical constraints, including vert count management, material setup, and PBR texture creation
  • Train outsource partner artists in Psyonix's specific techniques and best practices
  • Foster remote teams enthusiasm for the project
  • Work with internal stakeholders and or IP owners on licensed asset approvals

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' collaboration with Juice WRLD could boost Fortnite's player engagement.
  • The launch of Fortnite Chapter 6 offers unique gameplay, enhancing player retention.
  • Epic Games' partnership with The Game Awards increases platform visibility and user attraction.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal battles with Google and Apple could lead to financial challenges.
  • Blockchain features in games may expose Epic Games to regulatory scrutiny.
  • Intensifying competition in the gaming industry could impact Epic Games' market share.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, known for engaging experiences.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with essential game management tools.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

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