[Hiring] 3D Artist/Animator @Snowed In Studios

Role Description

We are currently searching for an experienced and technically minded 3D Artist/Animator to join our growing team.

• Working closely with client studios and art directors to bring their games to life
• Matching existing art styles to create 3D game-ready assets
• Designing, modelling, and texturing characters, props, and environment assets in a variety of art styles
• Rigging and creating simple animations for a variety of animals, characters and robots
• Troubleshooting 3D asset and pipeline issues and providing solutions
• Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world
• Supporting your teammates to accomplish goals

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in video game art and/or animation
• Ability to work in and switch between multiple art styles
• Strong understanding of art and animation fundamentals
• Strong understanding of 3D art pipeline and ability to solve integration issues as they arise
• Strong knowledge of standard digital art software: Photoshop, 3DSMax/Maya/Blender, Surface painter/designer etc.
• Experience working in game engines, especially Unity
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Open-minded and team-oriented
• Curious and always learning
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Portfolio of applicable work with focus in 3D, rigging and animation

Requirements

• Shipped Game title(s)
• Experience with game cinematics development
• Experience with real-time VFX
• Experience optimizing assets for mobile games
• In-game lighting experience
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience working directly with external clients
• Experience in PBR and material/shader creation process

Benefits

• The chance to work in a no-crunch modern studio with a positive atmosphere and a variety of work
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
• Generous leave policies including 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days
• Parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offers 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health
• RRSP Matching
• A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie nights, arcade tournaments, and more to hang out together
• The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family
• A sweet hoodie!