Environment Artist - Internship

Larian Studios
Gent, Belgium
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with creating in-game assets and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team, this internship is ideal for those with a strong grasp of 3D modeling and texturing tools, and who are open to working in a studio with international team members.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a strong foundation in 3D modeling and texturing who are eager to adapt to different artistic styles.
    — “Able to produce interesting looking assets within different styles”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, creative environment and can take input from multiple departments.
    — “Good communication skills, able to work in a team and take creative input”
  • Those with experience in modular set piece design and a keen eye for composition and lighting.
    — “Excellent feeling for shape, colour, lighting and composition. Both at Object level as at Scene level.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of creative flexibility, as concept art may not always be available.
    — “Able to produce interesting looking assets within different styles, depending on the project, even when there is no concept art available.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with both organic and hard surface modeling in your portfolio and resume.
    — “Creating and Baking Highpoly models, created in 3DS max or Maya / Z-brush and texturing them in substance painter”
  • Showcase modular set piece design projects to demonstrate adaptability and efficiency.
    — “Basic knowledge in creating modular set pieces like walls, stairs, houses, etc..”
  • Demonstrate an ability to work with minimal guidance by including examples of self-directed creative work.
    — “Able to produce interesting looking assets within different styles, even when there is no concept art available.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • create ingame assets
  • work with other departments
  • supply designers’ needs
Typical background
3D modelingtexturinggame development

Skills & requirements

Required

3DS MaxMayaZ-brushSubstance PainterModular Set Pieces3D ModelingTexturingScene Composition

Preferred

Concept ArtCreative InputTeam Collaboration

Stack & domain

3DS MaxMayaZ-brushSubstance PainterModular Set PiecesCommunicationTeamworkCreativityProblem-solvingGaming3D ModelingArt

About the role

Original posting from Larian Studios via Lever

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Environment Artist intern to join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities:

  • Creating the ingame assets following the guidelines, with or without concept art. (assets involved: Trees, rocks, vegetation, props, furniture, houses, castles, weapons,…)
  • Creating and Baking Highpoly models, created in 3DS max or Maya / Z-brush and texturing them in substance painter (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs). Both organic and hard surface.
  • Work together with the other departments to supply the designers’ needs and streamline the tools and processes.

Requirements:

  • Able to produce interesting looking assets within different styles, depending on the project, even when there is no concept art available.
  • Good communication skills, able to work in a team and take creative input.
  • Excellent feeling for shape, colour, lighting and composition. Both at Object level as at Scene level.
  • Basic knowledge in creating modular set pieces like walls, stairs, houses, etc..

We offer:

  • Work within an international Larian Studios team, spread between Belgium, Canada, Ireland and Russia.
  • Inheritance of a totally awesome, multidisciplinary and crazy talented team to grow with.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with ever-evolving skillsets and passion for player experience. If you want to contribute to making amazing RPG experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Source: Larian Studios careers (Lever)

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