Jagex Ltd, developer and publisher of online games, seeks a highly creative, enthusiastic and energetic Modeller to join our Graphics team. This role will be to support the Graphics team in the modeling of game assets for FunOrb, our new online gaming Arcade, and
Key Duties Include:
- Design, Creation and Development of art assets using in-house tools for various game projects;
- Creating Models for Environments, Objects, Vehicles and Characters;
- Following direction; briefs and Content Design & Creation procedures;
- Communicating with other departments ensuring that all departments requirements are considered during the development process;
- Contributing ideas of a graphical nature but also regarding working practices and procedures.
Requirements:
- Art and Design or equivalent degree;
- A particular interest and skill in Low-Polygon Modelling;
- Must be creative and imaginative;
- A good fundamental knowledge of and ability in 3D, including modelling, animation, texturing, lighting, rendering, in any software;
- Ability to work within limitations, and create great looking low-polygon count models;
- Ability to be able to pick up new tools quickly;
- A basic knowledge of Photoshop or equivalent 2D packages.
Salary: £18k - £20k p.a. depending on experience, plus annual bonus, health care, gym membership and other benefits.
Location: Cambridge, UK. Candidates must be able to work in Cambridge or to re-locate.
Interviews will be held in the Cambridge office.
To apply: Send your CV with Portfolio and completed test to:
careers@recruit.jagex.com
Candidates must provide a CV with examples of previous work (either emailed or a website link)
About Jagex Ltd and RuneScape
Jagex Ltd was founded in December 2001 as the company behind the game RuneScape. The organisation now has more than 380 employees, making us the largest independent games studios in the UK.
Since its launch, RuneScape has grown to over 6 million active free players, whilst the members version has over 1 million paying subscribers. This ranks RuneScape as the third largest MMORPG title in the world. The game is updated with new playable content almost every week, providing a constantly evolving gaming experience for all our players.
Over the next year, we shall release a number more major products, adding to our unrivalled success. Jagex intends to become a significant operator in all the major gaming markets worldwide, developing and commercialising highly compelling character games that appeal to a wide audience.
Jagex provides a positive, challenging and rewarding working environment and in March 2007 achieved 59th place in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Website:
www.jagex.com/jobs &
www.runescape.com