3D Environment Artist - Redondo Beach, United States - GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.

GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.

Verified Company

Redondo Beach, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

This is a hybrid position and required to work in CA when working remotely.

About us:

GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese gaming company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. We publish titles across multiple platforms ranging from AAA to handheld to mobile.

Our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry who are brought together by one simple thing:
a love of gaming.

Position Summary:

The 3D Environment Artist will be responsible for helping to create high quality 3D environments for our title.

The 3D Environment Artist will be responsible for creating models, textures, shaders, and also using them to create complete scenes and environments.

Responsibilities:

Work with Level Designers to ensure that environments are compelling both visually and also from a gameplay perspective
Setting up scenes and lighting using the specified game engine
Create benchmark 3D models, textures and materials based on concept art or other specifications
Willing to explore different approaches of creating environmental assets for game, including but not limit to Procedural Building Generation and sculpting
Provide feedback for models and textures made by internal and external artists
Work with developers of other discipline to make sure that the art assets support the game performance and memory budget as a whole
Look for and share information regarding latest best practices or tools for better or more efficient 3D art creation
Help out with design, or testing when necessary
Travel on business or work beyond normal work hours when necessary.
Other responsibilities assigned as needed

Requirements and Skills:

2+ years experience concepting, modeling and texturing environments using Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, and Substance Designer/Painter (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs).
You know next gen modeling, sculpting and procedural techniques and you know how to use them effectively to create handcrafted and stylized art with allure and appeal.
Experience with creating Environments in Unreal
Good communication skills—able to help others and ask for help when needed. Being proactive in sharing info and assets
Great teamplayer attitude—being flexible with new ideas, being open to direction and changes. Listening to team mates
Selfmotivated

- requires mínimal direction, can carry on the vision for the level until completion and commit to deadlines

Intensive experience working with game engines
Good foundation in art and design, includes composition, form and color theory.
Strong understanding of architecture and city planning
Fluent with Photoshop, Substance Suite and ability to paint textures
Knowledge of managing art assets for games in clean organization
Experience setting up 3d scenes and lighting required
Experience working with particle effects is a plus

Additional Qualifications:

Experience teaching Art, and Environment Art in particular, online or in person
Houdini Experience

Why you want to work here:

At GungHo, we're enthusiastic about creating fun games and we're always looking for talented individuals with whom we can share our passion.

We have a highly collaborative and playful culture where everyone wants to work together to get things done.

We are all specialists in our own field so you will constantly learn new things while sharing your own knowledge with us.

Perks:

100% employerpaid insurances: Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Competitive paid time off: Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Winter Breaks.