FT - Character Artist | Amazon Game Studios/Double Helix | Irvine, CA
Amazon is all in on games.
We believe the
evolution that began with arcade communities a quarter at a time,
growing to the live streams and eSports of today, will continue to a
future where everyone is a gamer and every gamer can create, compete,
collaborate and connect with others at massive scales. If you share our
belief that games will produce some of the future’s most influential
voices in media and art, come join us. At Amazon’s Double Helix Studio,
you’ll have the power of Amazon Web Services’ cloud, Twitch, Amazon
eCommerce, and our digital and physical media publishing infrastructure
available as raw material to forge a future filled with amazing
experiences for players, broadcasters and creators.
Combining a
startup atmosphere with the ambition to build cutting-edge technology,
the game teams at Amazon are looking for a passionate, experienced
character artist. Come work with other artists and designers and create
amazing characters to delight our customers.
The character artist is responsible for the following:
· Create a range of high quality characters, enemies, and wildlife based on concept art or reference photos.
· Sculpt high-resolution character models in Zbrush or Mudbox.
· Create clean, low-resolution game topology, uv’s, and textures.
· Work with the character art director and character team to set the visual style and quality bar.
· Must work well in a team environment with the ability to receive and give feedback with gracious consideration.
· Engage in technical and aesthetic problem solving efforts.
· Complete work under reasonable deadlines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of 6 years experience in the game industry as a digital artist.
· Must have shipped at least one game title.
· Knowledge of major 3D software packages (Maya, Max, or Modo, and ZBrush or Mudbox).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Prior experience with CryEngine.· An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling.
· A keen eye for color, light, shade, and detail in creating texture maps and different material types.
· Self-motivated team player with strong communications skills.
· Excellent knowledge of character modeling as it relates to game development.
· A strong understanding of human and animal anatomy.
To apply, please click on the link below.
http://bit.ly/CharacterArtist
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