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Sr. 3D Character Artist
3 years ago
Senior 3D Character Artist
Machine Zone (An AppLovin Company) is a global leader in mobile gaming, with a track record of delivering some of the world’s most successful mobile games including Game of War , Mobile Strike and Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire . We combine the power of technology and creative vision to create experiences that connect people from all corners of the globe. Machine Zone was acquired by AppLovin in May 2020.
AppLovin is one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces and a recipient of the 2019 Glassdoor Top CEO employee’s choice award. The San Francisco Business Times awarded AppLovin one of the Bay Area’s Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2020, and the Workplace Wellness Award in 2019 which recognizes businesses that are leaders in improving worker well-being.
MZ is seeking a Sr. 3D Character Artist with amazing artistic skills to help us create a diverse visual range of characters and creatures for rich gaming experiences on mobile.
What you’ll be doing:
- Create both high resolution 3d sculpts and final low polygonal game assets
- Create textures with a variety of styles and techniques
- Collaborate with design, animation and fx to create creatures that will establish and drive the art vision of the game
- Participate in planning and milestone delivery for the assets
- Participate in establishing and maintaining the highest visual quality bar overall for the game
- Ensure the assets meet the performance and memory requirements of the game engine
Your background and who you are:
- 8+ years as an artist in games
- Expert in Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush or equivalent
- Capable with both hand painted and rendered texturing skills, with a focus on stylized over realism
- Strong understanding of form, anatomy, structure and silhouette in regards to modeling, sculpting, rigging, and deformations
- Ability to generate top-notch art and design in a variety of styles and a portfolio of work demonstrating the same
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- BA/BFA degree or equivalent work experience
Bonus points:
- Shipped multiple AAA products
- Experience with JIRA, Perforce and other Project Management Tools
AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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