Sr Environment Artist
Are you ready to create some of the most recognized environments in nextgen video gaming? Do you want to be a part of one of the most popular video game franchises in history? If you are up for the challenge then we want to speak with you!!
We are searching for a FULLTIME Sr. 3D Environment Artist to create game environments and texture maps to work at one of the top game Studios in Santa Monica, CA working on one of the most anticipated game of 2009.
Overall, the position of Sr. Environment Artist is expected to partner with the organization to:
Responsibilities: Is a key contributor to the development of the artistic techniques and processes utilized to define and achieve a products visual style or encourage artistic evolution within the studio. This entails expanding methods to improve the production pipeline, tools, systems and visual integrity. Provides input into the artistic goals and vision through all phases of the game development cycle from pre-production through final product release. This entails ensuring environment/level assets are of the highest artistic quality and uphold the integrity of the games design and artistic vision of the game as a whole. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the games design to manage communication and enable early identification of issues within direct areas of responsibility and ensure they are strategically managed. Independently undertakes research and information gathering prior to the commencement of a new task to ensure game design needs, reference materials, artistic direction and technological considerations are effectively managed to meet defined goals. Manages requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the environment/level art creation process as requested. Capable of resolving a range of highly complex artistic development issues for both artists as well as other team members. Actively advances skill set, abilities and then shares this knowledge by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, learning new software packages and traditional art methods. Possess strong time management and prioritization skills. This entails collaborating with the Production group to manage responsibilities to ensure set goals will be met from a scope, schedule or artistic perspective.
Qualifications: Minimum 4 years industry experience or related experience. Extensive traditional fine art skills, training and production experience (illustration, painting, organic forms, color theory, perspective, 2D & 3D design.) Highly proficient in the use of Maya (or 3d modeling package) and Photoshop. Z-Brush/Mudbox experience desirable. Knowledgeable about video game product development including, but not limited to workflow, tools, lighting, high and low poly modeling, texture paining, surface sampling, particle systems, mapping techniques, UV layout, in-game animation, material setup, layout, sfx, and engine parameters/optimizations desirable. Some previous or next-gen video game platform experience is desirable (e.g. PS2, PS3, X-box, X-box 360 etc.) Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills Benefits: Competitive package including comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, short/long term disability, flexible spending account, 10 paid holidays, 18 days paid time off, 401(k) with up to 4% match, and annual bonus program.
To Apply:
- Please send your resume to nextgen@AscendiEntertainment.com
- Place the text "Sr. Environment Artist" in the subject line.
- Please provide the date you are available to start
Feel free to check us out online at http://www.AscendiEntertainment.com
We are searching for a FULLTIME Sr. 3D Environment Artist to create game environments and texture maps to work at one of the top game Studios in Santa Monica, CA working on one of the most anticipated game of 2009.
Overall, the position of Sr. Environment Artist is expected to partner with the organization to:
Responsibilities: Is a key contributor to the development of the artistic techniques and processes utilized to define and achieve a products visual style or encourage artistic evolution within the studio. This entails expanding methods to improve the production pipeline, tools, systems and visual integrity. Provides input into the artistic goals and vision through all phases of the game development cycle from pre-production through final product release. This entails ensuring environment/level assets are of the highest artistic quality and uphold the integrity of the games design and artistic vision of the game as a whole. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the games design to manage communication and enable early identification of issues within direct areas of responsibility and ensure they are strategically managed. Independently undertakes research and information gathering prior to the commencement of a new task to ensure game design needs, reference materials, artistic direction and technological considerations are effectively managed to meet defined goals. Manages requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the environment/level art creation process as requested. Capable of resolving a range of highly complex artistic development issues for both artists as well as other team members. Actively advances skill set, abilities and then shares this knowledge by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, learning new software packages and traditional art methods. Possess strong time management and prioritization skills. This entails collaborating with the Production group to manage responsibilities to ensure set goals will be met from a scope, schedule or artistic perspective.
Qualifications: Minimum 4 years industry experience or related experience. Extensive traditional fine art skills, training and production experience (illustration, painting, organic forms, color theory, perspective, 2D & 3D design.) Highly proficient in the use of Maya (or 3d modeling package) and Photoshop. Z-Brush/Mudbox experience desirable. Knowledgeable about video game product development including, but not limited to workflow, tools, lighting, high and low poly modeling, texture paining, surface sampling, particle systems, mapping techniques, UV layout, in-game animation, material setup, layout, sfx, and engine parameters/optimizations desirable. Some previous or next-gen video game platform experience is desirable (e.g. PS2, PS3, X-box, X-box 360 etc.) Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills Benefits: Competitive package including comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, short/long term disability, flexible spending account, 10 paid holidays, 18 days paid time off, 401(k) with up to 4% match, and annual bonus program.
To Apply:
- Please send your resume to nextgen@AscendiEntertainment.com
- Place the text "Sr. Environment Artist" in the subject line.
- Please provide the date you are available to start
Feel free to check us out online at http://www.AscendiEntertainment.com