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: DS
Software Utilized: 3D Studio Max, MAYA
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
ENVIRONMENT ARTIST



Amaze Entertainment is seeking environment artists with a passion for games and world building to become a member of the environment team. Candidates must have proven experience building gameplay environments in Maya (or similar).



Responsibilities:



• Work with other artists and level designers to create geometry, textures, and lighting for interior and exterior 3D environments



• Communicate with designers, programmers and other members of the art team



• Give input on level design issues and provide creative solutions



• Work from concept art or photo reference to create environments



• Actively seek review and input from other artists, designers, and Art Lead



• Provide accurate time estimates and hit dates

Requirements:
Requirements:



• Must have a strong portfolio (on CD or website) 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



• Ability to provide accurate schedule estimates and hit dates





Portfolio Submissions:



• Submit online portfolio or CD of your work including: images of 3D environments and objects; demonstrate levels of detail, material properties, textures, and lighting. It is also useful to include information about the environments, such as the number of polygons, texture sizes, etc.



• Any other art samples including: digital paintings, traditional paintings, textures, concept art, etc.