Environment (Vegetation) Artist [Black Budget]

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We are PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the global battle royale phenomenon! Since the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest-selling video games of all time with over 70 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners!    

We are headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and sit within the KRAFTON, Inc. corporation. Here in Amsterdam, we are now working on a brand-new IP as the lead development studio. We’re incredibly excited about the project and can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on.

As an Environment (Vegetation) Artist you will work as a key member of the art team to create high-quality and detailed vegetation models.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Build visual stunning environments and AAA-quality art assets
• Support the level artists with creating vegetation assets from shrubs to large trees.
• Model high and low polygon assets and texture them through the PBR pipeline, helping to set the bar for other artists at the studio.
• Ensure assets created follow the given art direction, are within the agreed production deadlines, and conform to the required technical specifications.
• Receive, give, and apply feedback effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Use a positive style of communication working with the Production team and Art Leads, keeping them informed of any dependencies, blockers, and cross-department challenges.

What we’re ideally looking for: 

• Some experience in the games industry (preferably AAA)
• A portfolio with examples of high-quality vegetation artworks.
• Experience in Blender.
• Experience in creating high-poly vegetation assets (bake-to-plane workflow)
• Excellent communication skills to communicate internally in teams, self-motivated, directed with strong time management skills that enable you to work well with deadlines.
• Expertise in UE4\UE5

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• An allowance to cover the Dutch mandatory health insurance
• 25 paid + 4 extra paid working days off a year
• Relocation package
• Pension scheme
• A commuter allowance
• A range of snacks & drinks
• Free gym facility in our office building
• Full assistance with visas and the 30% ruling applications when the candidate is eligible

More about our Amsterdam office…

Our office is situated in the Amsterdam Arena area, a buzzing business hub in the southeastern part of the city. Accommodating some of the world’s largest and most exciting companies, the area also transforms at night into a popular social destination. Not far from our office, you’ll find iconic venues such as the Ziggo Dome, Heineken Music Hall, and Johan Cruijff Arena – the home of Ajax Football Club. 

Our Amsterdam team reflects the city’s diverse look and feel. Being mainly expats, we currently represent more than 20 different nationalities – and we are still growing and adding to our team.

We welcome all applications!

We are proud to have such a multicultural environment and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and harmonious atmosphere for everyone to thrive. We invite applications from all genders, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, and ages.

If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience then apply right away!