Environment Artist: Amaze Entertainment

Video Games / Entertainment Software - Art / Animation / Graphic Design
(INACTIVE - 7/28/2008)
Environment Artist
Amaze Entertainment
Kirkland, Washington - United States

Platforms: PS3, XBOX 360, Wii
Software Utilized: 3D Studio Max, MAYA, Photoshop
Relocation: No
Start Date: Immediately
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent game developer in the world, is always looking for talented and motivated people to join our highly-skilled, creative, and dedicated team. Spanning 10 studios across the US, Canada, the UK and India, our nearly 900 employees specialize in creating fun, quality, franchise-based videogames on every major platform. From large-scale, day and date film-based games, to recreations of classic gaming franchises, to educational games for children, our depth of capabilities in genre, audience and platform is unmatched by any other developer.

Our studios are fast-paced, fun-filled, and provide opportunities for you to have a real impact on the games you develop. We are passionate about creating awesome, innovative games while fostering creative freedom in our employees. Through it all, we constantly strive to create an environment that strikes that elusive balance between work and play.

If you are skilled, detail-oriented, well-rounded and willing to fight the good fight to help make F9E not only the largest but the BEST independent game developer in the world, we’d love to hear from you!

ENVIRONMENT ARTIST

• Work with other artists and level designers to create geometry, textures, and lighting for interior and exterior 3D environments
• Give input on level design issues and provide creative solutions
• Work from concept art or photo reference to create environments
• Provide accurate time estimates and hit dates
Requirements:
• Must have a strong portfolio of 3D environments (preferably in Maya, both high- and low- detail)
• Hands-on experience creating and implementing environments in video or PC games
• Strong knowledge of Maya and Photoshop
• Excellent texture painting skills
• Collaborative work ethic