Environment Artist Needed - Certain Affinity

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Environment Artist - Full Time, Austin Tx - jobs@certainaffinity.com

Do you dream in 3D? Are you easily distracted by architectural design? When you walk into a new space do you find yourself admiring the lighting one moment, then looking for cover points the next? If so we have the job for you. Certain Affinity is seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced 3D Environment Artist to create highly detailed fantasy, sci-fi, and real world game assets. If you have what it takes we’d love to hear from you!

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient knowledge of MAX and/or other 3D software package, Photoshop, Z-Brush, Perforce
• Ability to work within a style, including a style set by another artist
• Solid understanding of color theory, and be able to create balanced & appealing color palettes
• Experience using proprietary editors, software and tools
• Skilled at modeling supporting assets with or without concepts and designs
• The ability to create custom materials and all associated maps (bump, normal, parallax, spec, etc.) for new or existing assets
• Understanding of material shaders and proprietary tools
• Thorough understanding of architecture and nature
• Solid understand the aesthetics of environment, function vs. form relationships, as well as what makes a game level fun and intriguing
• Experience with mesh/UV editing, with a specific focus on environmental assets (architecture/flora/terrain)
• Extremely strong Photoshop skills
• Demonstrated grasp of scale, proportion and lighting
• Team player, self-starter

PLUSES

• Multi-player focused development experience
• Have shipped a AAA title in last 3 years.
• 5+ years in the industry
• Unreal 3, Radiant, Source Engine experience