BigPark - Vancouver: Environment Artists Wanted!

BigPark · Nov 2010

BigPark, a Microsoft Games Studio located in downtown Vancouver, is looking to hire 3 Environment Artist/Modellers for their next big production. These positions are best suited to Artists who can follow a stylized Art direction.

If you feel you have the right qualifications, please send your resume to i-anglov@microsoft.com, along with a link to your portfolio. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

3D Environment Artist - 8 Month Contract
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Working on AAA console titles, you will model and texture environments from supplied concept art and create in-game ready models. High and low poly modeling, texturing, normal mapping and object creation skills are required. You will participate in design discussions, integrate assets into game and collaborate with our game designers, technical artists and programmers to create rich environments for a variety of platforms.
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Candidate Requirements
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]- Experience shipping at least one next generation console or PC video games.
- 4+ year's current game experience with a strong awareness for real time graphics issues.
- Ability to model and texture a wide range of environments (both stylized and photo-realistic).
- Experience in lighting a plus.
- Ability to make both excellent high-poly and low-poly models.
- Strong experience with Maya or other 3D software packages, Z-Brush and Photoshop.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education.
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Candidate Profile
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]- Self-starter who works well with a team
- Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Dynamic problem solver
- Passion for playing as well as making video games
- Good sense of humor
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About BigPark:
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Bigpark [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri](www.bigpark.com) [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]is the newest member of the Microsoft Game Studio's group, located in Vancouver, BC. Our mission is to expand gaming audiences around the world and bring them together through accessible and highly entertaining interactive experiences.
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