Expert 3D Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Expert 3D Artist (Gamedev): Creating AAA quality 3D models for environments, architecture, and props, defining and maintaining the vision of the games’ look and feel with an accent on asset production methods and techniques. Focus on constant improvement and evolution of asset production methods and techniques that continually push the bar of what gaming platforms are capable of.

Location: Position based in Nova Scotia. Willingness to relocate to Nova Scotia is helpful.

Company

HB Studios is a driving force in the creation of sports video games and the studio behind PGA TOUR hirify.global Golf – presently working on Console and PC.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Leads, Art Managers and Production to visualize and develop asset production pipelines and workflows.
• Maintain a cohesive direction ensuring all assets are created to the same standards.
• Work across multiple disciplines including modeling, UV mapping, texturing, optimizing, outsourced delivery review and integration, as well as scene organization and implementation.
• Balance performance issues while working within design and technical constraints to maintain a high level of quality.
• Create the highest quality, ‘game ready’, 3D models and textures for environments, architecture, and supporting props using innovative techniques and pipelines.
• Provide technical direction, support and guidance to less experienced members of the team.

Requirements

• Typically a minimum of 6 - 8+ years of professional experience in 3D Art.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of 3D content authoring techniques, including high-poly and game-resolution modeling, UVing, texturing, and optimization.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of Maya, 3DMax, Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and Unity.
• An excellent ability to interpret 2D reference material into 3D textured models.
• Fully competent with source control software (ex. Perforce), and project tracking tools and software (ex. JIRA/Confluence and Shotgrid)
• A reliable teammate with the ability to work independently and an effective communicator in both verbally and written forms.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.
• Creating an inclusive work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.