Trendy Entertainment Needs: Environment Artists & Animators
Trendy Entertainment Wants You!
Experienced Unreal 3d Environment Artists & Animators
About Trendy Entertainment:
Trendy Entertainment (http://www.trendyent.com) -- developer of the acclaimed Action-RPG Dungeon Defenders (http://www.dungeondefenders.com/) for XBLA, PSN, PC, iOS, and Android, a highly experienced Unreal Engine 3 studio -- is seeking the best and brightest environment artists and animators to join us for our next killer game. This new game, in active development for XBLA, PSN, PC, and mobile, is a revolutionary competitive survival horror experience called AfterLife. We think this small sampling of artwork from the game will give you a good sense of what we're about:
Finalized AfterLife Character Model Render < Click image to Redirect to Full Resolution >
Finalized AfterLife Character Model Render < Click image to Redirect to Full Resolution >
Urban City Environment Concept Train < Click image to Redirect to Full Resolution >
Urban City Concept High Rise Collapse < Click image to Redirect to Full Resolution >
Rural Farm Concept Night Time Barn < Click image to Redirect to Full Resolution >
These are full-time paid contractor positions on this internally-funded project, though we also are looking for part-time volunteers as may be interested. Only the most ambitious, most talented, and most hard-working individuals need apply. That's who we are
If you're interested, please get in touch with us at jobs@trendyent.com, and we'll look forward to hearing from you soon!
Job Description: 3D Environment Artist
As an Environment Artist, youre responsible for creating the actual game environment assets that will be directly used within the game world. This includes (but not limited to): 3d Mesh Modeling, UV Mapping, Texture Painting, Normal Mapping, Material Creation and Modular Design. You will be collaborating very closely with the Level Designers, Concept Artists and fellow 3D Artists to create aesthetically pleasing environment assets on time, within budget and to specification as directed by the Lead Designer. More importantly, working with your fellow artists to maintain consistency throughout the game world and working with the design team to optimize for framerate and modular design implementation.
Qualifications:
- Solid foundation of creative and artistic abilities with focus on detailed environments.
- Skilled in traditional industry tools: 3ds Max, Maya or XSI, Photoshop, (ZBrush/Mudbox is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills are an absolute must! (You will be telecommuting unless your local to the Gainesville office)
- Experience in creating and balancing Hand-Painted and photo-realistic texture creation including Diffuse, Specular, Occlusion and Normal mapping.
- Great Attention to Detail, Color and Composition.
- Must have an understanding of Modular Mesh Design and how that applies within the Unreal Universe.
- Must adhere to the technical limitations as set forth by the Level Designers/Tech Artists. (i.e. Poly Limits, Mesh consolidations, Material/Texture specifications)
- Ability to deliver within budget, on spec and on time as scheduled.
- Have a basic understanding of the Unreal Engine pipeline& workflow.
- Have previous work experience with either 1+ years in a professional position, or at least 2+ released mods (this also includes functional school-based projects if you are a student or a recent graduate). This isnt an exact requirement for admission, however, we do need something in-hand to see your comprehension of the aforementioned skills.
Please email us a brief introduction to who you are and a link to your portfolio and/or demo reel and also a summary of any previous projects you have worked on (with links or references).
Email: jobs@trendyent.com