GAME ARTISTS & ANIMATORS


Responsibilities:

•   Create low poly and high poly models using 3D application(s)

•   Bring in-game characters to life through the construction of high-quality models and performance-based animations

•   Help guide all aspects of a in-game characters' visual design, including model, texture and animation

•   Communicate with the Team Leads to define and collaborate on a high-quality aesthetic vision for art assets

•   Work closely with the producer to create tasks and schedules for art and outsourcing studios

•   Inspire, motivate, and mentor other artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production

•   Collaborate effectively with Marketing and PR teams to create and deliver high quality animated and rendered assets in support of the game

•   Create texture/shader (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, uv, and incandescent maps) using 2D/3D application(s)

•   Work within Maya and Photoshop to provide content to game engine

•   Work w/Lead Artist/Concept Artist to maintain art direction for the game

•   Deliver high-quality work consistently and on time

•   Collaborate w/ other departments (design, programming) to ensure art is implemented appropriately in the game engine and on time

•   Experiment with and/or evaluate techniques and/or art programs to improve efficiency, workflow, or pipeline contribution to game art

•   Enjoys hands-on modeling skills and working with a team on a fast-paced project

Qualifications:

•   3+ years of 3D art experience, including modeling, texturing, and lighting for shipped PC or console products

•   Advanced understanding of generating normal maps from high poly models

•   Strong foundation skills with the ability to work with detailed concept art, or reference art/ materials

•   An amazing modeling based artist who can build characters and direct others to get appealing results

•   Advanced Photoshop and Maya or current modeling software (Zbrush, Mudbox, etc.) expertise

Bonus Points:

•   Strong passion for gaming is a plus

•   Advanced understanding of complex node based shader networks

•   Strong traditional painting skills in both stylized and photorealistic styles

•   Environment modeling experience is a plus

•   Candidates in the Seattle Area

•   Self-motivated people who have worked hard to create their own projects

How do I apply?

Show us your best examples of polished art or animated 3D characters (with demo reels), with an explanation of what substantial role you had in completing them. This is the best possible way to get hired.

A portfolio like this is something you can build up whether or not you have ever worked in the industry, and to us, is the strongest indicator of skill and passion for the job.

We're looking for that special "wow" factor and a game artist or animator that will blow our minds.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.