Thekla, Inc. | Senior 3D Environment Artist

December 3, 2023
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Job Description

The studio behind the critically-acclaimed game “The Witness” is looking for an experienced environment artist.

You should be proficient in Maya or Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop, and at least some experience in Substance Painter and Designer. You should also be excited about working in a proprietary engine and quick to pick up new software when the need arises. You need to be someone who is familiar with the full game development pipeline, and isn’t afraid to problem solve and pick up tasks that might be out of their comfort zone. Having the ability to quickly create rough block-ins that focus on establishing gameplay feel and mood, then refine to a beautiful polished quality is a must.

Our team doesn’t work like most companies and we shift gears a lot throughout development, so you should be adaptable and flexible. Currently we are in full production mode on a game, with most problems solved, focused on composing levels, rounding out modular kits, and polishing existing work. We have a few official meetings online, and quarterly in-person meetups in Denver, but mostly we tend to have organic discussions throughout the day on Slack and email, so you should have great communication skills. This position works closely with other Artists, the Art Director, and Designer, so being an excellent collaborator is a requirement. Be prepared to revise work as the need arises, and quickly incorporate feedback. Our team is small, and people have a lot of individual responsibility over our games, so you should be self-motivated, proactive, and ready to take initiative.


Must Have/be

  • Strong understanding of artist and game development pipeline
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other Artists, Art Director, and other team disciplines
  • Ability to do your own research and concepting (in 2d or 3d) as needed
  • Desire to learn new techniques that increase art quality and efficiency
  • Ability to learn proprietary engine
  • Strong grasp of Maya or Blender, ZBrush, and Photoshop
  • Experience with Substance Designer
  • Ability to create stylized artwork (and adapt to new styles)
  • Proactively document knowledge and share practices

If you think you might be a fit, e-mail jobs@thekla.com with your resume, website, and/or a list of your previous work for us to take a look!

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Company Name
Thekla, Inc.

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