Character Artist - Big Huge Games
Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Oblivion and Rise of Nations, as well as Drizzt DoUrden and Spawn? 38 Studios, LLC is currently seeking a Character Artist to join our Art department at the Big Huge Games studio in Timonium, Maryland. This is a full-time time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401k, and the chance to be part of video gaming history!
Position Responsibilities
The Character Artist will work closely with the Art Director and Lead Character Artist and will play a major role in maintaining a consistent character style. Major responsibilities include:
Knowledge, skills & ability requirements
Big Huge Games, a game development studio located in Timonium, Maryland, was founded in February 2000. In May 2009, Big Huge Games was acquired by 38 Studios, LLC. Organized to create top-quality smash-hit games, Big Huge Games emphasizes excellence in all aspects of game development: design, artwork, technology, and production values alike.
38 Studios is a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling. Its game development team is in pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMOG genre, an RPG, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Corporate headquarters in Maynard is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra, How cool would it be if . . . ? infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.
Please submit resumes and portfolio to: artjobs@bighugegames.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.
Position Responsibilities
The Character Artist will work closely with the Art Director and Lead Character Artist and will play a major role in maintaining a consistent character style. Major responsibilities include:
- Create jaw-dropping top-notch models and textures.
- Learn proprietary tools quickly and work within a complex asset development pipeline.
- Interface closely with the animation team during modeling so that animation considerations are taken into account.
- Interface closely with the character concept team to produce the most exciting concepts possible, as well as to ensure game technical constraints are factored in at the concept level.
- Maintain a high level of character quality while working within design constraints and balancing performance issues.
- Participate in the continual refinement of character tools and production pipeline.
- Maintain awareness of the latest modeling/texturing technologies and tools.
Knowledge, skills & ability requirements
- Knowledge: Extensive working knowledge of Zbrush (and/or Mudbox), Photoshop & 3D Max (Maya experience is also of interest).
- Competencies: Has a solid understanding of next-gen game character development processes, limitations, and dependencies. Must be task driven, self-motivated, and proactive. Actively accepts and provides direction. Works well under deadline pressure. Must have an enormous passion for games. Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills are required.
- Experience: A variety of character modeling experience (e.g. bipeds, quadrupeds, floating or flying monsters, etc.). Shipped titles as a Character Artist on console (PS2/ PS3/ Xbox/ 360/ Wii) is a plus. RPG and/or open-world experience is a huge plus.
Big Huge Games, a game development studio located in Timonium, Maryland, was founded in February 2000. In May 2009, Big Huge Games was acquired by 38 Studios, LLC. Organized to create top-quality smash-hit games, Big Huge Games emphasizes excellence in all aspects of game development: design, artwork, technology, and production values alike.
38 Studios is a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling. Its game development team is in pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMOG genre, an RPG, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Corporate headquarters in Maynard is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra, How cool would it be if . . . ? infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.
Please submit resumes and portfolio to: artjobs@bighugegames.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.