Senior 3D Environment Artist
Darkside Games Studios is looking for an individual to serve as senior 3D environment artist. The ideal candidate has experience modeling and texturing assets for a diverse visual range of environments. A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The senior 3D environment artist must have experience establishing production pipelines, communicating direction and have a skill in another art task as well (illustration or concept drawing) and be well-versed in related tools - Maya/Max, Photoshop, etc. The ideal candidate is able to foster a creative and energetic environment for a group of peers who are passionate about making great games. He or she would help members of the environment team to row artistically, and would help maintain a high level of visual and technical quality for all environment assets.
Key responsibilities include:
About Us: Darkside Game Studios is a successful console and PC videogame developer based in Sunrise, Florida. The studio's core development team consists of industry veterans from such notable companies as Activision, Electronic Arts, Midway, Namco, and Shadows in Darkness. We've helped develop some of the biggest franchises in the industry including Borderlands, Gears of War, Bioshock, XCOM, and Civilization.
Darkside Game Studios offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fun and creative environment. We offer competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision and a matching 401k plan. Living in South Florida has its own benefits including great weather year round, a low cost of living and a high quality of life. And there's no state income tax! It's a place where you can choose to live in the city or in the suburbs and you're just minutes from dining on South Beach, exploring the wilds of the Everglades or kicking back for the weekend in the tropical Keys.
Key responsibilities include:
- Should be able to set the bar quality-wise so that other artists can follow his or her lead
- Has a great understanding of time and knows how to prioritize
- Understands well the limitations and specifics of assigned project
- Can teach others what they know
- Must be able to communicate with the Art Director and accept criticism
- Being able to create an environment asset and take it from initial concept to completion
Requirements:
- Has a great understanding of time and knows how to prioritize
- Understands well the limitations and specifics of assigned project
- Can teach others what they know
- Must be able to communicate with the Art Director and accept criticism
- Being able to create an environment asset and take it from initial concept to completion
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in game development modeling and texturing environments using Maya and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs)
- Experience in Unreal
- Experience working with a lead artist or art director in developing a unique and cohesive modeling and texturing style for environments
- Proven problem-solving / prototyping ability
- Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
- An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling
- Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude
- A passion for video games
-Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks: illustration or concept drawing
- Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group
- Proven ability to mentor effectively
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Unreal
- Experience working with a lead artist or art director in developing a unique and cohesive modeling and texturing style for environments
- Proven problem-solving / prototyping ability
- Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
- An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling
- Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude
- A passion for video games
-Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks: illustration or concept drawing
- Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group
- Proven ability to mentor effectively
- Have shipped at least one AAA PC or console title in a similar position
- Strong foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to environmental illustration
Please submit cover letter, resume, and reels (online preferred) with samples of your professional work along with breakdown of your specific contributions to jobs@darksidegames.com – please list "Senior 3D Environment Artist" in the subject line.- Strong foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to environmental illustration
About Us: Darkside Game Studios is a successful console and PC videogame developer based in Sunrise, Florida. The studio's core development team consists of industry veterans from such notable companies as Activision, Electronic Arts, Midway, Namco, and Shadows in Darkness. We've helped develop some of the biggest franchises in the industry including Borderlands, Gears of War, Bioshock, XCOM, and Civilization.
Darkside Game Studios offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fun and creative environment. We offer competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision and a matching 401k plan. Living in South Florida has its own benefits including great weather year round, a low cost of living and a high quality of life. And there's no state income tax! It's a place where you can choose to live in the city or in the suburbs and you're just minutes from dining on South Beach, exploring the wilds of the Everglades or kicking back for the weekend in the tropical Keys.