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Hard Surface Modeler

3D Artist (Hard Surface Modeling)

HakJak Studios is seeking an experienced Hard Surface Artist to join our art team.

The ideal candidate is creative, self-motivated, and has knowledge of game development processes. They will assist in the creation and maintenance of game-ready props and environments to fill a procedurally generated game world.

Enjoy a great deal of freedom and creative expression here at HakJak Studios!

What you’ll do...

• Work with the art team to create hard surface models, textures and materials for props, vehicles, and environments.
• Help create and maintain art and technical pipelines.
• Implement optimization and loading improvements.

What you’ll need...

• Strong knowledge of Maya.
• Good knowledge of ZBrush.
• Experience using Unity.
• Complete understanding of modeling, texturing and optimization of assets.
• Experience with Substance Painter.
• A passion to learn new skills.
• Strong communication, self-management, and organizational skills.
• Comfort and familiarity with working remotely and using instant chat tools (we use Discord).

BONUS POINTS

• 2D drawing and painting ability.
• Solid foundation in art fundamentals like composition, design, light, etc.
• Experience with Substance Designer.
• Familiarity with version control systems (currently using Plastic SCM).
• Experience in creating assets for procedural environments.
• Ability to analyze and act on feedback from the team; openness to critique.

SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!

• A link to your beautiful portfolio(s)!
• Got a demo reel? Put that hot goodness front and center; make it easy to find.
• Links/media of projects you did just for fun / learning (personal art, game jam collabs, etc.)

OUR OFFER

• Flexible working arrangements.
• An excellent work-from-home equipment setup; your “artist haven”.
• 2 weeks of PTO, 2 weeks holiday time off at the end of every year, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid holidays and sick time.

APPLYING FOR A JOB DURING A PANDEMIC

• HakJak Studios is a new and growing company, backed by the fine folks at tinyBuild.
• We’ll help you set up your perfect workspace at home; your creative haven.
• Work remotely for as long as you like! Although the core team is based in Boise, Idaho, USA, we’re all working remotely right now and wouldn’t expect you to change your work arrangements if we set up a physical office in the future.

Recruitment Process

• Apply! Send your Resume to hello@hakjak.com You'll get a reply from us to acknowledge receipt and another one later to let you know if you've made it to Stage 2.
• Stage 2 will be a simple screener interview with 1-2 people from the company to meet you/video chat, get some context on your experience and goals, and whether our needs align.
• Stage 3 might be a fun art test, if we think it makes sense. We'll give you plenty of notice, and we'll compensate you for your time if you choose to take it!
• Stage 4 will be a deeper, more technical interview and an opportunity to meet more of the team and get to know each other better. After this, you'll either get a job offer or some feedback from us to help you apply successfully in the future

Why the thorough recruiting process?

We want to hire top notch talent, take great care of you, and give you the resources to continue leveling up for years to come! At HakJak Studios, you’ll enjoy a great level of freedom and creative expression. We’re striving to build a dream team and work environment that everyone will love.

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Location: Remote Position (U.S. only please)

Job Types: Full-time

Send Resumes to: hello@hakjak.com

ABOUT HAKJAK STUDIOS

HakJak Studios is a game development studio based in Boise, Idaho, USA but we’re currently functioning as an entirely remote team. We co-create games with players around the world and strive to build new and unexpected experiences, with a focus on physics comedy games. More Info

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Interested?

Send your resume / CV to: hello@hakjak.com

Let’s build something awesome together!