Senior Environment Artist: Destineer

Video Games / Entertainment Software - Art / Animation / Graphic Design
(INACTIVE - 6/5/2008)
Senior Environment Artist
Destineer
Raleigh, North Carolina - United States

Platforms: PS3, XBOX 360, PC
Software Utilized: 3D Studio Max, MAYA, Mudbox, Photoshop, ZBrush
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
Relocation: Yes
Start Date: Immediately
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Environment Artist for a large-budget next-generation military shooter. If you’d like to play a key role in the development of a fully funded AAA game that will also be used by America’s leading military and intelligence organizations for training, we’d like to speak with you right away.

Our artists are involved in all aspects of each game's creation, including the brainstorming of level ideas, modeling, texturing, effects, etc. We believe in the value of small, cross-disciplined, passionate teams and strive to create an environment where exceptional people can create exceptional things.

We're looking for a Senior Artist with strong traditional and 3D skills who has shipped at least 1 game title. We are especially interested in how you use color, light, and texture to build realistic 3D environments with an eye for optimal use of polygons. You must have a solid understanding of game art production pipelines and proficient in Photoshop and either 3ds Max or Maya. Knowledge of Zbrush or Mudbox is also a plus.
Requirements:
• Must have at least 3+ years videogame industry experience
• Must have shipped at least 1 game title, preferably on PS3 or Xbox 360 or both as a Senior Environment Artist
• Strong demonstrable skills and proficiency in either 3ds Max or Maya
• Strong demonstrable Photoshop skills and proficiency
• Strong traditional art skills
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to take direction and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• College-level art degree or equivalent industry experience
• Demo reel/website that shows us all of the above
• Legal U.S. work authorization required
Desired Skills and Pluses:
• Conceptual art skills
• Knowledge of Zbrush or Mudbox
• Passion and enthusiasm for videogames