[Closed] Sky Castle Studios seeks Junior Technical Artist for Hero Forge miniature builder
Job Title: Junior Technical Artist
Reporting To: Art Director
Location: Santa Monica, CA or Remote
Overview
We’re a small team with big ideas. Based in Santa Monica, California, Sky Castle Studios is made up of talented artists, developers, character riggers, 3D modelers, in-house customer service agents, and gamers and nerds of all stripes. When we’re not brainstorming and creating new platforms, we’re a bunch of friends hosting game nights, exploring new technologies, and deciding where our next weekly team lunch should be.
We prefer a flat organizational structure to hierarchy, so if you’re interested in working with us you should be a self-starter with initiative. We won’t be looking over your shoulder, unless you’re showing us the cool new thing you just designed!
Our offerings include heroforge.com, charmsmith.com, and chibify.com.
Job Description:
Sky Castle Studios is currently seeking a Junior 3D Artist with a technical leaning to join the Hero Forge art team. The artist’s responsibilities will primarily entail working with the art team to finalize art assets within the Hero Forge character creation pipeline. Must be eager to learn, very organized and love being thorough. This position is Full Time with Benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Hero Forge art team to create and finalize both high and low poly assets within the character creation pipeline.
- Coordinate with the team on a daily basis to accomplish art related tasks and meet deadlines.
Requirements:
- A solid understanding of 3D modeling, including:
- Mesh Topology
- Low Poly Geometry
- UV Layout
- Texturing
- Experience working with Maya and ZBrush
Preferred Skills:
- Good organizational / time management skills
- Experience with 3D printing
- Experience with animation / skinning
- Knowledge of reprojection
- Experience writing process documentation
- Good communication skills
At Sky Castle Studios, diversity is not just a core value, but a foundation of what we do. We strive to embrace our differences in the workplace, and to promote respectful representation of all people through the content we create. Diversity brings fresh perspectives that help us to better serve our community. Wherever you come from, and whatever background you bring, we’re excited to hear from you!
Sky Castle Studios is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, observance, or practice, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.