Trion World Network, the publisher and developer of games and original entertainment for a connected world, has assembled many of the most respected names in the industry along with the backing of three of the top five worlds largest media companies and top venture capitalists to fulfill the incredible potential that global broadband has created for games. With our innovative technology, were combining the best of online, gaming and traditional media to revolutionize the way server based games are designed, developed, and delivered. Sr. Environment Artist
Responsibilities:
Thoroughly owns entire portions of a fantasy based MMO world and takes them to completion through terrain sculpting, texturing, lighting, and environment prop integration.
Works closely with the Art Director and Lead Environment Artist to ensure visuals are consistent with the desired vision for the game
Works closely with designers to ensure the environment supports necessary gameplay requirements
Requirements:
Strong traditional art skills and background
Must have at least 3+ years of industry experience
Must have shipped at least two game titles
Strong proficiency with Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and a geometry painting package such as Zbrush or Mudbox
Solid understanding of computer graphic fundamentals and video game art production pipelines
Solid understanding of art fundamentals such as color theory, light, shade, and form
Capable of Ability to work to a schedule
Excellent communication skills
BFA or equivalent
Experience with height map terrain systems a plus
Experience with modular design principles a plus
With your Application
Please show samples of your work that show your ability to create original and unique texture maps using Photoshop
Please show samples of your work that show the model wireframes associated with this same work
Please show samples of your 3D models at in game polygon resolutions (low poly) along with higher resolution models (high poly) created in Zbrush or Mudbox for normal mapping
How do I apply for this fabulous position? Send your resume and relevant material to: careers@trionworld.com Please put- first name/last name: Title of position in the subject line of your email. About Trion World Network Trion World Network, Inc. is the publisher and developer of games and original entertainment for the connected world. Trion provides groundbreaking new capabilities and content to revolutionize global entertainment by combining the best elements of online, gaming, and traditional media. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, and with a Technology Center in Austin, Texas, Trion combines unrivaled experience and vision in the online entertainment industry with a world-class team of internet and gaming veterans. Privately held, Trion investors include Time Warner, NBC-Universal, GE, Bertelsmann, Rustic Canyon, DCM and Trinity Ventures.