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Environment Artist #1163

Please note that vaccination is not considered to be fully in effect until 14 days after the 2nd shot. There is also a 3-4 week waiting period between the 1st and 2nd shot.

Contract length: 12 months (with the possibility of extension

Work Location: Onsite (Candidate must be local to the Greater Seattle Area)

Work hours: Fulltime

A renowned game studio currently working on AAA console title is looking for an Environment Artist to join the team. We are looking for candidates with a desire to work in the Sci-Fi genre. Candidates must have a strong eye for silhouette, form, function and composition to deliver highly optimized hard surface and organic 3D game assets as well as materials, shaders and textures. The candidate should have a strong understanding of modern asset construction processes for game environments including collision, LODs and performance. The candidate should be highly organized, self-motivating and able to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment.

All candidates must deliver a full resume with samples to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, materials, and texture maps for game environments
• Create highly optimized 3D models and textures for real-time rendering
• Take ownership of the content and work through to completion
• Collaborate with leads and fellow artists to build the best game experience possible
• Actively seeks out and incorporates and provides feedback from peers
• Highly motivated and contributes to a positive working environment

Network Requirements

During WFH or if remote, the following is required for this type of position:

• Internet speed of at least 250 Mbps, wired connection preferred, to ensure work is not impacted by connectivity/latency issues
  • Make sure to run and repeat speed tests throughout the day, as it can fluctuate during peak hours
  • Candidates must provide a screenshot of their speed test result
  • Agency must include speed test screenshot as part of the submission process for consideration
• If candidate does not currently meet the network requirement:
  • Candidate is committing to meeting the network requirement by their start date if an offer is received and mutually accepted

Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians .

Requirements

• 1-2 years professional experience working with game environments preferred
• Superb high and low polygon modeling skills required
• Strong understanding of material, shader and texture workflows and tools
• Experience with modern DCC's required (Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Designer)
• Artist must have strong knowledge of modern game asset development principles and process
• Artist should have strong time management and communication skills
• The ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts required

Bonus

• Game Editor centric workflow experience

Benefits

At KeyWords we provide all our contingent workforce with:

• Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
• 401k (3% matching)
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits