[Hiring] Junior Prop Artist @Studio Wildcard

Role Description

We're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Prop Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.

• Work closely with other artists, designers, and programmers to help craft compelling and visually striking next gen assets.
• Create models and textures for both hard surface and soft surface/organic game assets varying from simple handheld items to large and complex architectural pieces using both high/low baking and weighted normals workflows.
• Iterate on game assets with cross functional teams and leads through prototyping and critiques.
• Maintain a balance between visual quality and performance requirements.
• Work with, and contribute to other ad hoc areas when needed.

Qualifications

• Game development degree, at least 1 shipped title as a Prop Artist, and/or game mod creation experience.
• Software: Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter.
• Great understanding of current asset creation tools and techniques.
• Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating strong understanding of shape, perspective, and texture.
• Strong self-motivation, great communication, time management skills, and awesome team-player attitude.
• Capable of mastering new pipelines and tech tools.
• Passion for games and gaming.

Requirements

• Experience working in the Unreal Engine.
• Ability to create organic sculpted assets in addition to hard surface assets.
• Midpoly and weighted normals workflows.
• Familiarity with ARK: Survival Evolved.
• Substance Designer experience.
• UE5 Material experience.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Portfolio link

NOTE: Application generally requires a small art test during the second phase.

Benefits

• 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums.
• Coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance.
• 401(k) option.
• 100% covered Parental Leave.
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/HSA options.