Senior Environment Texture Artist

Description

Senior Texture Artist
 
Sucker Punch Productions is seeking an experienced Senior Texture Artist with a solid understanding of advanced run-time rendering technologies. We have a dynamic, creative and friendly atmosphere at our studio, where you can have a big impact on a project as an individual artist and as part of the creative team. If you love to constantly learn and contribute to raising the bar of digital media with a tight knit team, Sucker Punch is waiting for you!
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Creation of complex layered texture maps.
• Map textures onto 3D models and surfaces.
• Collaborate with the rendering programming team to develop material shaders and establish support needs.
• Work with environment modelers and design to create visually striking game environments.
• Finishing out levels or areas of the environment, detail and polish work.

• A minimum of five years professional experience in video game art production with understanding of run-time rendering technology.
• Skilled at texturing surfaces and use of materials on a variety of game assets.
• Must be able to work with and interpret concept art to achieve detail and be able to research and source real-world reference when needed.
• Highly developed eye for color and detail.

• Excellent Photoshop and Maya skills.
• Knowledge of texturing programs like Substance or Quixel.
• Strong knowledge of Zbrush.
• General knowledge of physical based lighting and rendering.
• Traditional drawing, painting, photography or sculpture skills.
• Previous console (especially Next Gen) development experience.

• A portfolio review is required.  We prefer web-based submissions, but will evaluate DVDs if necessary.
• Applicants should expect to take a texture test using 3D models we provide.
• Applicants must be able to work in the USA and willing to relocate to the Seattle, WA area.