[PAID] Variable State is looking for a contract 3D artist to work on Virginia
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Update: The position has now been filled. Thanks to everyone who applied, I'm really rather overwhelmed by the incredible positive response. There are some extremely talented artists out there. I wish you all the very best of luck with your work. Thank you again for your consideration.
Hello!
Variable State is looking for a contract 3D artist to work on Virginia.
The role will begin in May and last for 15 months.
This is a fixed term contract and will not lead to a full time position I'm afraid, even if you are entirely lovely.
Responsibilities:
You must be able to:
Added bonuses:
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, gender and ethnicity, but, as women, LGBTQs and members of ethnic minorities are under-represented in games, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.
We value folk who are patient in their dealings with others and who are thoughtful and conscientious in their approach to work. We like people who are open and communicative about what they do, who like sharing knowledge and enjoy educating team members about their field of expertise.
Interested? Please drop us a line with your CV and portfolio at jobs@variablestate.com.
Thanks!
Oh yeah! Just to give you a bit more information about the game and the people you could be working with:
Variable State is a virtual studio based out of the UK and Ireland. It was set up by myself, Jon Burroughs, and my friend Terry Kenny back in January of 2014. We each have over a decade of experience working in studio game development, which is partly why we don't want to do it anymore. I've worked at various times for companies like EA and Rare, Terry's worked for Rockstar on the GTA games. We're collaborating with composer Lyndon Holland and, from time to time, with artist Wayne Peters.
Virginia is our first game. It's a first person interactive story something-or-other, equal parts inspired by Twin Peaks and Thirty Flights of Loving. We've shown off a limited demo at trade shows and plan to release a full length version at some point next year. You can read some of the press coverage of the game here: Link!
If it tickles you and the job spec seems like your kind of thing please do get in touch. A word of warning, even though we're a virtual studio and work remotely, we really need someone who'll be prepared be available during business hours in UK / GMT+0 time. That doesn't necessarily preclude anybody applying who lives in a different time zone, but it's something you should definitely be mindful of.
Thanks for reading. And thank you to anyone who has got in touch so far. I'll try to get back to everyone in due course!
Hello!
Variable State is looking for a contract 3D artist to work on Virginia.
The role will begin in May and last for 15 months.
This is a fixed term contract and will not lead to a full time position I'm afraid, even if you are entirely lovely.
Responsibilities:
- Working with Terry, our art director on look and style
- Concepting, modeling and texturing in-game assets, including props, environments and characters
- Technical proficiency in areas such as lighting, rendering and writing shaders
- Investigating and proposing new techniques, implementing them and training the team
- Be able to take simple sketches or photo reference and translate your own work to follow the game’s established style and art direction
- Deliver work via Perforce
You must be able to:
- Work remotely, using your own hardware and software
- Participate in web-based company chat and video conference
- Be available for normal business hours in UK time / GMT+0
- Work in 3ds Max and Unity
- Deliver FBX models
- Work independently with confidence, own your tasks and deliver to quality in a timely manner and to deadline, while providing your own embellishments
Added bonuses:
- You have shipped PC or console titles before
- You’re familiar with Unity
- You live in or near Dublin, Ireland
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, gender and ethnicity, but, as women, LGBTQs and members of ethnic minorities are under-represented in games, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.
We value folk who are patient in their dealings with others and who are thoughtful and conscientious in their approach to work. We like people who are open and communicative about what they do, who like sharing knowledge and enjoy educating team members about their field of expertise.
Interested? Please drop us a line with your CV and portfolio at jobs@variablestate.com.
Thanks!
Oh yeah! Just to give you a bit more information about the game and the people you could be working with:
Variable State is a virtual studio based out of the UK and Ireland. It was set up by myself, Jon Burroughs, and my friend Terry Kenny back in January of 2014. We each have over a decade of experience working in studio game development, which is partly why we don't want to do it anymore. I've worked at various times for companies like EA and Rare, Terry's worked for Rockstar on the GTA games. We're collaborating with composer Lyndon Holland and, from time to time, with artist Wayne Peters.
Virginia is our first game. It's a first person interactive story something-or-other, equal parts inspired by Twin Peaks and Thirty Flights of Loving. We've shown off a limited demo at trade shows and plan to release a full length version at some point next year. You can read some of the press coverage of the game here: Link!
If it tickles you and the job spec seems like your kind of thing please do get in touch. A word of warning, even though we're a virtual studio and work remotely, we really need someone who'll be prepared be available during business hours in UK / GMT+0 time. That doesn't necessarily preclude anybody applying who lives in a different time zone, but it's something you should definitely be mindful of.
Thanks for reading. And thank you to anyone who has got in touch so far. I'll try to get back to everyone in due course!
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By all means keep the applications coming; the position hasn't yet been filled. I want to emphasise although the position is remote working there is a preference for applicants from the United Kingdom or Ireland.
Also if you're as comfortable with technical art as you are as a modeller we'd love to hear from you.
Anybody who has already applied: thank you, and don't fret if you've not heard back. This isn't a tacit rejection. I'll do my best to reply to each of you with our decision.