YOU ARE a talented Senior 3D artist. You bring stories to life by creating custom models and 3D animations. You are a leader, manager, and art director. You are a versatile self-starter – you can skillfully execute a given concept or reference. You thrive within the details and enjoy working on many projects. You thrive in dynamic and fast-paced work environments and offer the highest aesthetic to anyone you know. You are seeking a highly innovative culture where you can do ground-breaking design work alongside the best talent in the industry.
Position Requirements
· Minimum of five (5) years of experience in video games, animation and/or pre-rendered cinematics
· Must be proficient in 3DS Max and modern game engines such as Unreal or Unity
· The ability to create highly photorealistic models and animation of characters, aircraft, vehicles, and environments that match our highest standards
· Maintain clear and ongoing communication regarding project status
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Experience
· Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
· Minimum five (5) years of experience modeling, texturing, and animation using 3D Studio Max, Maya, or Blender
· Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a team of artists
· Experience using After Effects or Fusion for compositing render passes
· Expert knowledge of Substance 3D Designer and Painter
· Expert knowledge of Unreal or Unity game engines
· Experience with PBR materials and MDL shaders
· Experience with V-Ray, Octane or similar rendering engine is a plus
· Knowledge of Zbrush, After Effects or Fusion is a plus
· Must be able to work on all aspects of a 3D scene – including but not limited to model set up, materials, lighting, and particles
· Knowledge of character animation/rigging/skinning and weight painting is a plus
· Must be able to balance quality with project’s time frame
· Must be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and work well in a team environment
· Must be resourceful with excellent follow-through skills
· Working knowledge of interactive media (e.g., VR/AR/XR, display technologies, video, 2D/3D animation and interactive software, mobile devices) is a plus
· Experience working collaboratively with cross-disciplinary, art, programming, production, and technology teams
· Experience working on short-timeline, fast-paced projects
· Must be punctual, reliable, flexible, and excellent at balancing multiple detail-oriented projects
· Must have excellent presentation and communication skills (written, oral, internal)