3D Artist/Generalist - The Odd Gentlemen - Pasadena
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The Odd Gentlemen (creators of the new King’s Quest) are looking for a fine lady or gent to join our team in Pasadena on our new project. Our ideal gentleperson is a 3D generalist that is well versed in environment and character modeling lighting and texture mapping.
Title: 3D Artist
We are looking for a Maya 3D generalist to join our team on story focused console project in Unreal 4.
Responsibilities:
- Take concept images and inspirational reference to create game-ready, in-engine environments and characters. Model, texture, and light all aspects of the environment
- Regard and contribute improvements to the asset creation pipeline, including workflow
- streamlining, optimization, file management, etc.
- Experiment to find a way to bring the unique world and style to life
- Work with the Art Director to create models in within the technical requirements of the game
- Make assets with an eye toward maintaining The Odd Gentlemen’s brand for artistic style
- Follow a specific pipeline workflow to make sure all assets are game ready
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years related experience in game development modeling and texturing characters (or equivalent)
- Have shipped at least one console/PC title as an environment or character artist
- Strong foundation and understanding of light, color, shading, and style
- Thorough understanding of the technical limitations and optimization of game art assets for various platforms
- A passion for story-driven games and fantastical worlds and characters
- Experienced in Unreal 4 or related game engine
- Understanding of architecture and natural landscape environments
- Create shaders, materials, and textures to bring art to life and stay within pipeline and performance constraints
- Motivated to self-manage and actively seek answers, conduct research and explore creative solutions
- Proficient with Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop
Contact Jobs@theoddgentlemen.com with resume, cover letter, and portfolio materials or links. Additionally, an art test may be required.