Check out our brand new studio, headed up by industry veterans Glen Schofield as Vice President and GM and Michael Condrey as Vice President and COO, the leaders of the Dead Space franchise. They are joined at Sledgehammer Games by many award winning developers from across the industry. Sledgehammer Games is actively recruiting top industry talent to join their development team. Our studio based in sunny Foster City and is walking distance to plenty of restaurants and shopping, or one of our two free gyms.
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. We're looking for someone who has the ability to not only construct, texture, and light but is also excited by the idea of working within the style already established by the franchise.
Responsibilities • Construct, texture, and light 3d environments that conform to strict pre-defined guidelines. • Paint detailed but slightly stylized diffuse, specular, and normal maps. • Create concept sketches. • Problem solve design issues as they apply to any aspect of environment construction. • Meet project deadlines / milestones, as set by project leads, and the production department.
Qualifications • 3+ years experience in game development modeling and texturing environments using Maya or Max and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs). • Experience creating normal maps. • Experience working with an art director in developing a unique and cohesive modeling and texturing style for environments. • The ability to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers. • Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps. • An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling. • Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.
