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General Artist
3 years ago
About Us
For over 21 years, we have been helping define what’s next in real-world interactions by creating, co-developing, and bringing to life cutting edge games and working with premier video game publishers. Through the lens of game science, design, art, and technology, we create transformational games, products and solutions for entertainment and enterprise. We harness the power of play because it affords us the opportunity to vanquish and conquer, but also unify and restore. We live to stir the imagination, enhance the power of the mind, advance possibility, and bring people together. Because games offer transcendence, and the best way to change our world is to build new ones altogether.
Position Purpose
We’re working hard to bring Magic: Spellslingers to life with Wizards of the Coast and are looking for a General Artist to join our development team. The ideal General Artist candidate will work closely with the Art Lead to create high quality and visually consistent 3D and 2D assets across various projects and styles for console, PC, and mobile platforms.
Essential Job Functions
- Create stunning visuals that support projects in a timely manner
- Ability to create both 2D and 3D assets
- Broad understanding of basic UI, Modelling, Textures and VFX techniques
- Investigate and test optimal approaches for each platform that hit the highest quality within the given tool sets
- Understand what the Art Lead requires for the project then research, develop, and implement it in the project’s engine
Qualifications/Skills Sets
- Experience with Maya or equivalent modeling programs
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop or equivalent 2D programs
- Experience with Unity is required
- Ability to create 3D and 2D elements for use in a 3D engine, UI, or marketing materials
- Proficient knowledge of traditional art concepts
- Ability to review complex suggestions/problems and resolve in an effective manner
- Strong understanding of modeling and texturing techniques
- Works closely with the art team to develop new techniques, and ability to decide a priority art skill to focus on
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to keep a clear and consistent schedule
- Inter-department work with Engineering, Design, and Production as needed
- Understanding of bug fixing and investigation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PBR lighting and materials
- Experience with Substance Designer, Substance Painter or equivalent programs
- Experience with ZBrush or equivalent high poly modeling programs
Demonstrated Ability To
- Make visually impactful moments that show a strong understanding of both real and cartoony visuals
- Work effectively with other artists and engineers to achieve project goals
- Solve problems to the benefit of the project/team
Education & Experience Required
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, or recent graduate from an Art or Graphics Design school
Materials Required
Candidate should provide portfolio of art that they have created or directed and a resume detailing the projects/studios that they have been a part of. An art test may be required.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K
- Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 17 Paid Holidays in 2022
- Relocation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Annual Company Events
- Project Wrap Parties
Pipeworks Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the table. We value each employee’s unique experiences and perspectives across our company and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our 2020 Diversity Report.
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