Treyarch’s Vehicle Art team is on the hunt for a versatile, dedicated, and passionate Vehicle and Hard Surface Artist to join our team. A successful candidate is an Artist that absolutely LOVES vehicles and has the talent and skill to match that love, while being a total team player. This is a critical role which focuses on one of the most important aspects of First Person Shooter games.
What you'll do...
- Creation of vehicles at the highest quality and efficiency for in game while working from scan data, concept art and reference photos.
- Basic rigid skinning using internal tools to set up a vehicle in game.
- Maintain and update assets to a high efficiency standard that fit within a budget.
- Collaborate with the Lead Artist, Art Directors, Concept Artists, Animators, and Designers on ensuring the best player experience.
- Receive feedback and modify work based on direction.
- Provide feedback to improve the tools for both the art and technical side of vehicle development.
- Follow schedules and meet deadlines.
To succeed you should have…
- An incredible passion for 3D art, vehicles and First-Person Shooters.
- Experience creating photorealistic vehicles for games
- Proactive and work well in team environment and have excellent communication skills
- Prior experience on one or more published AAA titles as a vehicle or hard surface artist
- Excellent understanding of mechanical function and purpose.
- Ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively
- Experience using Painter, Photoshop, Marmoset, Maya, 3DSM, Blender or 3D art package of your choice (Maya is where we primarily export and do basic rigging passes on vehicles)
We’d love it if you also have…
- Expert knowledge in Maya and Substance Painter.
- Outstanding knowledge of weapons and equipment.
- Outstanding knowledge of general military application and authenticity.
- Experience working with game engines.
- Experience using photogrammetry or scan data
Candidates will need to submit the following:
- Resume
- Online Portfolio (with breakdown)
Candidates will also need to be prepared for an Art Test.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
ABOUT TREYARCH
Founded in 1996, Treyarch is a videogame studio whose purpose is to create awesome games for the world to enjoy. With this purpose in mind, we crafted the award winning Call of Duty: Black Ops series and pioneered the fan favorite Zombies mode.
At Treyarch, we empower the team to be individually driven to innovate on our games, processes, and culture. How we do things is just as important as what we do.
Studio culture and development, we believe it’s a team effort and that collaboration and hearing one another is key. Every day we face the large and small challenges together and every voice matters.
These values guide us in our mission to create moments that matter. Both to the players and to us, the creators. In an era where triumphs and defeats are readily shared, seeing players engage with our creations gives us great pride. Come help us create that next moment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.treyarch.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/treyarch , and @treyarch on Twitter.
PS, we’ve also got some pretty amazing office perks and benefits, like 20 vacation days and 16 holidays, 10 weeks of family leave, free lunches and snacks at our office, comprehensive healthcare, and more! Check out all the details here for more information: https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/