Senior Unreal Shading/Lighting Artist - Remote ok
Description
Plastic Wax is an award-winning animation and production studio specialising in the creation of premium digital content for the global video games and film industry.
We are currently looking for a SENIOR UNREAL SHADING ARTIST to work with us on a project-contract basis. We will consider remote for those with exceptional portfolios and/or reels.
Responsibilities:
- Use artistic and technical skills to shade in Unreal Engine
- Show initiative, push ideas and innovate within your duties
- Art direct and lead the Unreal team
- Be aware of project/task schedules and be capable of delivering work to deadlines
- Engage with our Director, Producers and our Unreal Team
Job requirements:
- Highly proficient in UE4 shading
- Understanding of lighting fundamentals.
- Knowledge of colour theory.
- Strong sense of light and shadow.
- Knowledge of Global Illumination.
- Basic understanding of Blueprint.
- Adept using Photoshop and/or Substance Painter
- Ability to follow design reference.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate time requirements
- Positive, pro-active and excellent communication skills
- A strong understanding of real-world materials is essential and must be demonstrated in your portfolio/reel
- Onsite candidates must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents.
Pluses:
- Experience shading and lighting for both in-engine & cinematic/film/TV/VFX use
- Experience and/or adept at using Substance Designer, 3ds Max, Vray
- Experience leading and/or mentoring
- A traditional arts background with emphasis in photography
- TD skills
If you meet the above job requirements and would like to be part of the Plastic Wax story, please apply with your resume and link/s to your portfolio/reel (please include a shot breakdown)
If your application makes the shortlist, you will be contacted shortly. No phone calls or agencies please.
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PLASTIC WAX is this year’s honoured recipient of:
2017 Winner AEAF - GOLD - Game Trailers
2017 Winner AEAF - SILVER - Game Trailers
2017 Winner NSW Creative Laureate Award
2017 Finalist Promax GAMES Awards
Come visit us at www.plasticwax.com.au
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