Company Description
Art Lead (Virtual Reality) - Remote
Project: Undisclosed IP
Department: Art
Location: Remote
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios
with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from
offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world
thanks to our remote work programs.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as
Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of
the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are
expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is
our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger
are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one
project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology –
Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the
Group's portfolio.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim
to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking
talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games
for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you'll have a chance to perfect
your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the
industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Job Description
People Can Fly is looking for a real-time Lead Artist to work on our upcoming
AAA VR games.
As the Lead Artist, you will oversee and work alongside a team of 3D Artists
who will create immersive environments and top-quality assets for a VR game.
You will be in charge of motivating and leading the team, and your expertise
in artistic, technical, and managerial domains is essential for the success of
the project. Your job involves planning, organizing, monitoring, and
evaluating the team's work to ensure that they meet production objectives
within set timelines and quality standards. You must be able to anticipate and
solve issues on both the team and production levels, and collaborate with the
leads from other disciplines, to deliver a visually stunning experience for
the game.
Responsibilities :
Lead the art team to develop and execute the game's visual style and
direction, including character design, environment design, lighting, UI,
and visual effects
Collaborate with the game designers and developers to ensure that the
visual style supports the gameplay and narrative goals of the game
Create and maintain art pipelines and workflows, ensuring that all assets
are optimized for performance and meet the technical requirements of the
Unreal Engine
Manage and mentor the art team, providing feedback and guidance to ensure
high-quality work and efficient workflow
Work with other departments, including audio, and programming, to ensure a
cohesive and polished final product
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, and incorporate new
techniques and tools as appropriate to enhance the game's visuals
Qualifications
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience as a artist in game
development
A minimum of 4 years having lead a team of cross-discipline artists
Work on at least one shipped AAA title
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Mentor junior and mid-level artists and provide feedback on best practices
A wide range of experiences in all areas of game art, a critical eye for
art disciplines like Animation, Character, Environment, VFX, and UI
Experience with developing real-time art for both high end (PC /
console) and lower end (mobile) graphics
Able to take direction and implement feedback
Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including the
ability to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines
High work ethic and self-motivation
Passion for Games
Understanding Art needs of VR
Nice to have:
Experience working with Unreal Engine is a plus
Practical experience with lower end hardware
Additional Information
U.S.
100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical,
Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of
employment.
401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as
other benefits provided.
Canada
Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of
claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family
coverage).
Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Poland:
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and
their families (Signal Iduna).
MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited
access to.
In-company Polish and English language classes.
Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
Flexible working hours.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan
for members and their dependents.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
UK
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for
PCF's employees and their families.
Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
Online Polish and English language classes.
Access to the pension scheme.
Flexible working hours.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
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