External Development Artist - Environment (CONTRACT)

Oversee the quality and performance of game assets developed by our external vendors, acting as the first line of quality visual solutions for our external teams. You will review and guide the creation of props and hard surface assets, ensuring they meet the high visual and technical standards of our next-gen AAA titles. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to polish or create assets when needed. Review and occasionally create detailed briefs for requested assets from the environment team, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals. Evaluate various phases of asset development from external vendors, providing constructive feedback to maintain visual quality and performance standards. Ensure regular communication between the XDev Artists, XDev Manager and production team updating project status and changes. Polish vendor-delivered assets as needed to meet in-house quality benchmarks. Occasionally create high-quality props and hard surface assets in-house to support project needs. Create game ready assets that align to the art style of specific game. Collaborate closely with the environment team and vendors to ensure timely delivery of assets. Maintain clear, proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders to streamline workflows.