Grinding Gear Games
Games Developer from New Zealand, Auckland
Jobs Opened Until Filled at Grinding Gear Games
We are Grinding Gear Games, creators of the award-winning dark fantasy Action RPG Path of Exile. We're a world-class studio of more than 200 developers based in Auckland, New Zealand and we're currently expanding the Path of Exile development team.
We’re seeking 3D Artists to work on armour sets, weapons and other microtransactions for Path of Exile!
Location : On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
- Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)
Full-time position - 40 hours a week
The position includes the following duties :
Work side-by-side with artists in our microtransaction pipeline, under the direction of the Directors to create the highest quality artwork and maintain artistic consistency and expectations set by the studioCollaborate with concept artists to review design, give feedback and achieve goalsCoordinate and provide thorough and consistent feedback with our outsourcing artistsWe are seeking someone with :
3+ years of professional experience in real-time graphics and 3D pipelineExperience with modelling items / props, weapons, armours and charactersStrong proficiency with Maya, Zbrush, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop, and Substance Painter. 3D Studio Max is a plusExperience working with external outsourcing artists.Solid understanding of kit-bashing models, topology, materials, textures , and optimizationGreat communication, organisation and management skills with the ability to assist with in-house mentorshipAn ability to identify any risks and issues in the outsourcing pipeline and proactively seek solutionsA strong artistic vision to translate a concept art to game-ready assetAn ability to perform under pressure to meet deadlinesAn ability to embrace and provide constructive artistic feedbackPortfolio, and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required.
Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so.
Pluses :
An avid gamer with a deep understanding of our game, Path of ExileExperience working in the game industry is highly regarded#J-18808-Ljbffr
