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Skybox Matte Painter

Digital Extremes | London ON N6A 5P2 CAN | Part Time | Posted: 11/29/2012

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Based in London, Ontario, Canada, Digital Extremes proudly ranks as one of the world’s top independent game development studios. With a development history spanning two decades, Digital Extremes has brought some of gaming’s most recognizable titles to players worldwide.

Digital Extremes first became known with the co-creation of Epic’s Unreal franchise, which has won numerous awards and sold millions of units. Following the success of the franchise, Digital Extremes entered the new generation of consoles with Dark Sector – the highly anticipated 3rd person action game. Dark Sector was the first release to be made with Digital Extremes’ proprietary Evolution Engine, a graphically rich gaming engine all built in-house. Following Dark Sector, Digital Extremes’ began the first of many collaborations with 2K Games – creating the entire Multiplayer portion of Bioshock 2. Soon after, 2K and Digital Extremes partnered up for the critically-acclaimed and recently released The Darkness 2. The Darkness 2 featured stunning visuals and visceral game play, all built in the Evolution Engine. Since the days of the glaive and demon arms, Digital Extremes has warped into space with its latest project: Star Trek. To be released in 2013, the company is creating a one of a kind co-op experience between Kirk and Spock.

Digital Extremes prides itself on providing a warm, inviting, creative work environment for its team and has recently been named as one of 'Canada's Top 100 Employers'. Competitive salaries, profit sharing, stock options, retirement matching, ample vacation and free daily homemade lunches are just a few of the many perks our employees enjoy. But all these perks aren't worth much if you're not working on exciting ambitious projects that get your creative juices flowing and that's where DE shines. So, join us in London, Ontario, the family-friendly Forest City and land of impressively affordable living to be a part of a passionate, devoted team of developing ninjas.

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Digital Extremes is looking for talented Skybox Matte painters to join our team.

Digital Extremes prides itself on providing a warm, inviting, creative work environment for its team and has been named as one of 'Canada's Top 100 Employers' 4 years running. Competitive salaries, profit sharing, stock options, retirement matching, ample vacation and free daily homemade lunches are just a few of the many perks our employees enjoy. But all these perks aren't worth much if you're not working on exciting ambitious projects that get your creative juices flowing and that's where DE shines. So, join us in London, Ontario, the family-friendly Forest City and land of impressively affordable living to be a part of a passionate, devoted team of developing ninjas.

Main Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Art Director and Concept Artists to produce stunning, believable sky boxes and vistas.
• Work with Graphics Programmers to develop shaders and technology specific to skies.
• Generate models, textures and data for real time 3d engines and design awe inspiring, high quality 3D game worlds.
• Actively accept and provide feedback from other artists.
• Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.

Qualifications:
• 3+ years previous experience in the video game industry.
• A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional visual and technical understanding in modeling, rendering & texturing.
• Excellent understanding of efficient techniques for game production, including asset development processes, limitations and dependencies.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills, time-management and organizational skills.
• Experience with Maya or 3D Max, Photoshop and ZBrush or Mudbox
• Attention to detail, self-motivated and proactive.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games.

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

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Location London, ON, N6A 5P2, Canada
Job Level Mid-Level
Categories Art / Animation
Work Site On site
Platforms Playstation 3,Xbox 360,Windows

Location Maptop

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Contact Name Kate Roberts
How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
Primary Phone 519-657-4260
Primary Fax 519-471-9972
Job Code SkyboxDec2012