Arkane Studios, Austin TX - Weapons Artist
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Arkane Studios is looking for a Weapons Artist to join our team in creating AAA games for PC and next-generation console systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Art Leads to create 3D objects and integrate them into game levels. The Weapons Artist may also be called upon to optimize created assets to meet technical requirements.
Requirements
Additional Skills and Pluses
Arkane Studios is looking for a Weapons Artist to join our team in creating AAA games for PC and next-generation console systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Art Leads to create 3D objects and integrate them into game levels. The Weapons Artist may also be called upon to optimize created assets to meet technical requirements.
Requirements
- 2+ years experience modeling 3D objects and generating textures with a specialty in FP weapons
- Deep knowledge of Maya, Photoshop and other asset creation tools (ZBrush highly recommended)
- Exceptional texture creation ability; hand-painted textures is a plus
- Good analytic eye for volumes, shapes, proportions, detail distribution, color and materials composition
- Able to work from photo reference or concept art when available, as well as ability to provide their own
- Able to work within poly and texture budgets
- Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
Additional Skills and Pluses
- Experience with creating assets within a Physically Based Rendering/Shader system
- Experience with a texture generation software (Substance Designer, Ndo, etc.)
- Relevant experience with multiple game editors and FPS modding
- Experience in design, industrial design, graphic design, illustration, photography or other pictorial domain
- Strong traditional art or crafting skills