Vigil Games(Darksiders)-Sr Environment Artist
Senior Environment Artist - Darksiders: Wrath of War
Vigil Games(www.vigilgames.com)
We are looking for an experienced environment artist to help design, model, and texture awe inspiring game worlds. Candidate should have a strong sense of design and an amazing attention to detail. The Senior Environment Artist works closely with other Art and Design leads to insure that gameplay functionality as well as artistic integrity of the games levels are carried through to completion.
RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborating with Art and Design leads to create impactful, functional (and fun!) game worlds and levels. Modeling and texturing of high quality 3D environments. Leading and supervising other modelers and texture artists to insure that design/art needs are met.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Must have shipped at least one title Excellent concept, modeling and texturing skills, including a strong understanding of efficient techniques for game production. Experience using 3DSMax, Zbrush, Photoshop and/or Painter. Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details. A broad knowledge base of console and PC games. Work samples required.
**Guidelines for reels We are looking for examples of work that shows that you have good modeling and texturing skills. We would also like to see examples of your work with specular, normal and diffused/color maps. We look for people that show a good eye for composition and who can create environments that feel used and look "lived in".
Check out this recent behind the scenes documentary about Darksiders:
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/818226/virgil-games-project/videos/darksiders_DarksidersVideoDiary_052008.html
To apply:
Please send all resumes, code samples and online portfolios to michael.nichols@thq.com
Please put Name: Position: Polycount in Subject Line
Vigil Games(www.vigilgames.com)
We are looking for an experienced environment artist to help design, model, and texture awe inspiring game worlds. Candidate should have a strong sense of design and an amazing attention to detail. The Senior Environment Artist works closely with other Art and Design leads to insure that gameplay functionality as well as artistic integrity of the games levels are carried through to completion.
RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborating with Art and Design leads to create impactful, functional (and fun!) game worlds and levels. Modeling and texturing of high quality 3D environments. Leading and supervising other modelers and texture artists to insure that design/art needs are met.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Must have shipped at least one title Excellent concept, modeling and texturing skills, including a strong understanding of efficient techniques for game production. Experience using 3DSMax, Zbrush, Photoshop and/or Painter. Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details. A broad knowledge base of console and PC games. Work samples required.
**Guidelines for reels We are looking for examples of work that shows that you have good modeling and texturing skills. We would also like to see examples of your work with specular, normal and diffused/color maps. We look for people that show a good eye for composition and who can create environments that feel used and look "lived in".
Check out this recent behind the scenes documentary about Darksiders:
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/818226/virgil-games-project/videos/darksiders_DarksidersVideoDiary_052008.html
To apply:
Please send all resumes, code samples and online portfolios to michael.nichols@thq.com
Please put Name: Position: Polycount in Subject Line