Senior 3D Environment Artist
Darkside Games Studios is looking for an individual to serve as senior 3D environment artist. The ideal candidate has experience modeling and texturing assets for a diverse visual range of environments. A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The senior 3D environment artist must have experience establishing production pipelines, communicating direction and have a skill in another art task as well (illustration or concept drawing) and be well-versed in related tools - Maya/Max, Photoshop, etc. The ideal candidate is able to foster a creative and energetic environment for a group of peers who are passionate about making great games. He or she would help members of the environment team to row artistically, and would help maintain a high level of visual and technical quality for all environment assets.
Key responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include:
- Should be able to set the bar quality-wise so that other artists can follow his or her lead
- Has a great understanding of time and knows how to prioritize
- Understands well the limitations and specifics of assigned project
- Can teach others what they know
- Must be able to communicate with the Art Director and accept criticism
- Being able to create an environment asset and take it from initial concept to completion
- A minimum of 4 years experience in game development modeling and texturing environments using Maya and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs)
- Experience in Unreal
- Experience working with a lead artist or art director in developing a unique and cohesive modeling and texturing style for environments
- Proven problem-solving / prototyping ability
- Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
- An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling
- Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude
- A passion for video games
- Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks: illustration or concept drawing
- Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group
- Proven ability to mentor effectively
- Have shipped at least one AAA PC or console title in a similar position
- Strong foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to environmental illustration