LEAD 3D GRAPHICS ARTIST
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LEAD 3D GRAPHICS ARTIST
(Silicon Valley)
Contract Type
-->Full-time, Onsite Contract
Contract Duration
-->1-2 Months, immediate availability required
Job Description
-->Looking for a well-rounded lead artist with Maya experience and solid understanding of the game asset production process. Lead must be able to apply that background to the development of a scalable production pipeline for new applications of 3D content in the mobile handset space. Should be challenged to find optimal, scalable, efficient tools and processes for art development. Will be involved in growing a small production team with key individuals. Team will be responsible for building a support infrastructure for external content developers, working with engineering to develop our technology products, and developing original content. Must have a very strong design sense, good work ethics, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Responsibilities
-->You will be responsible for design and development of low polygon 2D and 3D assets.
-->Responsibilities will include creating original concepts, developing and integrating artwork, optimizing assets for specific hardware, and finalizing art for release.
-->Solid organic modeling skills, including low poly characters
-->Knowledge of rigging, especially low bone count rigs
-->Responsible for documenting specifications, support information, sample art, and training of content developers
-->Will manage a small and growing staff of artists
-->May be responsible for defining needed skills and hiring key members of the art staff
-->You will work with the Design Director, internal/external design teams and engineering to develop 3D applications for a variety of mobile handsets.
Requirements
-->5+ years of professional Maya experience
-->Deep industry experience in professional games, feature film, or relevant 3D position
-->Detailed understanding of (and experience with) successful content development pipelines
-->Leadership role on large production projects, preferably in games
-->Strong design sense
-->Strong written and communication skills
-->Demonstrated management experience
-->Excellent understanding of Photoshop and/or Illustrator
-->Japanese or Chinese language skills a plus
-->Interest in the mobile space
Interested?
Contact Tara at tara@damconsultants.com
(Silicon Valley)
Contract Type
-->Full-time, Onsite Contract
Contract Duration
-->1-2 Months, immediate availability required
Job Description
-->Looking for a well-rounded lead artist with Maya experience and solid understanding of the game asset production process. Lead must be able to apply that background to the development of a scalable production pipeline for new applications of 3D content in the mobile handset space. Should be challenged to find optimal, scalable, efficient tools and processes for art development. Will be involved in growing a small production team with key individuals. Team will be responsible for building a support infrastructure for external content developers, working with engineering to develop our technology products, and developing original content. Must have a very strong design sense, good work ethics, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Responsibilities
-->You will be responsible for design and development of low polygon 2D and 3D assets.
-->Responsibilities will include creating original concepts, developing and integrating artwork, optimizing assets for specific hardware, and finalizing art for release.
-->Solid organic modeling skills, including low poly characters
-->Knowledge of rigging, especially low bone count rigs
-->Responsible for documenting specifications, support information, sample art, and training of content developers
-->Will manage a small and growing staff of artists
-->May be responsible for defining needed skills and hiring key members of the art staff
-->You will work with the Design Director, internal/external design teams and engineering to develop 3D applications for a variety of mobile handsets.
Requirements
-->5+ years of professional Maya experience
-->Deep industry experience in professional games, feature film, or relevant 3D position
-->Detailed understanding of (and experience with) successful content development pipelines
-->Leadership role on large production projects, preferably in games
-->Strong design sense
-->Strong written and communication skills
-->Demonstrated management experience
-->Excellent understanding of Photoshop and/or Illustrator
-->Japanese or Chinese language skills a plus
-->Interest in the mobile space
Interested?
Contact Tara at tara@damconsultants.com