Lead 3D Artist: Alelo, Inc

Video Games / Entertainment Software - Art / Animation / Graphic Design
(INACTIVE - 6/7/2008)
Lead 3D Artist
Alelo, Inc
Los Angeles, California - United States

Platforms: PC, Multiple / Unannounced Platforms, Engine / New Technology, Tools / Utilites, Web / Internet
Project: 3D serious games
- 1st Person, 3rd Person, ACTION, ADVENTURE, Educational / Exploration, MMO, Multiplayer, On-line, PLATFORM, R&D / New Technology, Serious Games, SIMULATION (Life), Squad Based, Tool / Library (Builder Tools, Production Tools), Tools & Utilities, Unannounced Genre, Various Genres, Website
Software Utilized: Unreal, Flash, MAYA, Photoshop, UnrealEd
Relocation: Yes
Start Date: Immediately
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
The Lead 3D Artist is responsible for creating, overseeing and implementing the art and animation production for the various Alelo products and services.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the art production from concept to final product.
- Learn and understand the production pipeline and troubleshoot problems with the nightly builds, and to quickly resolve any visual bugs that may occur.
- Work with the authoring and programming departments so that the art production compliments and enhances the learning goals of the content, and creates an enjoyable game experience.
- Work in close collaboration with the production manager to establish the production schedule and deliver weekly and monthly status reports.
- Create animations and animation rigs within tight time constraints.
- Design and implement new gaming worlds using visual research and a working knowledge of the target language/country.
Requirements:
- Thorough working knowledge of Maya, with a concentration in character animation and polygonal modeling.
- Familiar with the fundamentals of 3D and 2D animation.
- Creating good/clean UV maps and Textures that are acceptable to the project standards
- A strong working knowledge of Photoshop.
- Previous work experience with art production for game engines.
Desired Skills and Pluses:
Desired Skills/ Experience:

- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Unreal, the Unreal Editor, and Unreal scripting, placement of path nodes, and scene optimization.
- Knowledge of the Unreal Editor and familiarity with the construction of animation packages, and map packages.
- Working knowledge of Illustrator and/or Flash and ActionScript

US citizenship is highly preferred; Green Card is OK. Absolutely no H1Bs or visa sponsorships.

We offer a competitive benefits package including 401k; Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, and Paid Time Off. Employees enjoy informal working environment.

Local candidates highly preferred. No immigration sponsorship (H1B and similar). No outsourcing companies. No agencies. Absolutely no phone calls, faxes or visits.