About the role
Company Overview
Playdead is an independent game developer and publisher based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2006. The team consists of over 100 creative professionals. Known for critically acclaimed titles LIMBO and INSIDE, the company is currently developing a 3rd-person science fiction adventure set in a remote corner of the universe.
Role Overview
The company is seeking an experienced 3D Environment Artist to join the team in Copenhagen. The role focuses on developing locations for a third-person, open-world game, transitioning environments from blockout/greybox to finalized graphics. The position requires a strong eye for visual composition and the ability to work in a visually driven process.
Responsibilities
- Worldbuilding, environment art, terrain sculpting, and set dressing using 3D assets to produce believable locations within a large open world.
- Collaborating with other artists and designers to support level design and construction.
- Iterating on existing designs and developing environment art from initial blockout/greybox phases to final graphics.
- Setting personal goals and managing individual schedules.
- Adapting to the existing visual style and methods while contributing original ideas.
Required Skills
- Proven experience working on the development of at least one released 3D game.
- An online portfolio showcasing previous work.
- Experience with a game engine such as Unity or Unreal.
- Willingness to work on-site at the Playdead office in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Desired Skills
- Experience with 3D packages such as Blender, Maya, or Modo is considered a strong advantage.
Keywords
Environment art, layout, composition, 3D, modeling, iteration.
Company Culture and Benefits
- The team operates as a close-knit group of 60 creative professionals (within the broader organization of 100+).
- Emphasis on experimentation, collaboration, and creating new experiences.
- A culture focused on obsessive attention to detail and carefully crafted games.
- Development approach excludes crunching towards arbitrary deadlines.
- Support for self-managed schedules in a friendly, collaborative environment.
- Relocation and visa support provided for the Copenhagen-based position.