Lead 3D Game Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead 3D Game Artist (Gamedev): Managing and reviewing the 3D work of a team of 3D Artists for an indie open-world RPG with an accent on creating high-quality, textured 3D assets and providing constructive criticism. Focus on efficient pipeline communication and ensuring high artistic standards within the Unreal Engine environment.

Location: Completely remote, global team. No relocation is necessary.

Salary: This is a volunteer position, with no monetary compensation offered.

Company

hirify.global is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team developing an indie open-world RPG called The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order using Unreal Engine 4.

What you will do

• Manage and review the 3D work of a team of other talented 3D Artists.
• Oversee the creation of a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for the game.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members.
• Follow team policies and attend meetings through Slack.

Requirements

• Good communication and team-collaboration skills are a must.
• Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists.
• Ability to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback to 3D Models and Textures.
• Knowledge of Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game modeling/sculpting.
• Knowledge of working with low-poly/game-ready assets.
• Knowledge of Texturing (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc).
• English fluency is a must.
• This is a volunteer position, requiring spare-time hours.
• No work visas can be offered.

Nice to have

• Recommended experience with Autodesk 3DS Max / Maya, Blender, Pixologic ZBrush / Mudbox.
• Recommended experience with Photoshop (CS4 and up) / GIMP.
• Recommended experience with Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Work as part of a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team.
• Collaborate on an indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world.
• Opportunity to work on a team that emphasizes clear and effective communication.
• Flexible work arrangements requiring only spare-time hours.
• Assistance with providing recommended software if needed.