Sucker Punch Productions creates innovative games featuring award winning characters, artwork, and technology for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Located on the outskirts of Seattle, this Bellevue based studio released the open-world superhero game inFAMOUS, which is rapidly turning into this summer’s must-have PLAYSTATION®3 game, with excellent reviews and solid footing at the top of the PS3 sales charts. Previously, Sucker Punch developed the Sly Cooper series of games—which have received IGDA and AIAS awards for “Original Game Character of the Year,” “Outstanding Achievement in Animation,” and “Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction.” Additional information can be found on the company's Web site at http://www.suckerpunch.com/.
We're looking for that funky someone who can model out a dry game designer's schematic into an environment full of mood and personality. It's both a left and right brain affair. You'll get to work with cutting edge software and have tremendous artistic input into the final product. All in all it's a lot of aesthetic responsibility, but if you’re the kind of person that glories in making beautiful things this is the job for you.
Responsibilities:
Meet consistently high standard of quality.
Seek feedback from peers and leads.
Qualifications:
At least one year of experience, preferably in the commercial game industry.
2 year 2D/3D art degree, architecture degree, or equivalent preferred.
Qualities:
Must have a passion for games and interactive entertainment. You've got to know something about games, if you don't play them you're going to be at a big disadvantage on the job.
Must be receptive to art direction and be comfortable in a collaborative team environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are expected.
Must be autonomous, responsible, organized and professional.
Applicants must be able to work in the USA and willing to relocate to Seattle.
Portfolio:
A portfolio review is required. We prefer web-based submissions, but will evaluate DVDs if necessary. Portfolio must show low-poly models with normal maps and textures, as well as renders of your high-poly models.
