3D Game Artist

Epoch Games • Winston-Salem, NC

2d • Remote

About The Position

In this volunteer position, you will be asked to create a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). We are looking for 3D Artists skilled in creating hard-surface or sculpted assets, as well as the ability to texture them. Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must. If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area. Other duties include following team policies (given through team orientation as upon acceptance to the team) as well as attending meetings through Slack (our instant message program that we use to communicate). This is a volunteer position, so no monetary compensation is being offered. We also cannot offer any work visas. At this time, we are having to rely upon free (or previously licensed) software. Please refer to the applications listed below for guidelines. We do not endorse piracy in any shape or form.

Requirements

• High-quality 3D modeling: Hard-surface or Sculpted (Human Characters and/or Creatures)
• Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game modeling/sculpting required.
• Previous experience working with low-poly/game-ready assets required.
• Full Texturing ability (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc).
• Able to work effectively and accurately from pre-defined concept art and designs.
• Able to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback.
• Communication and Team-collaboration skills.
• English fluency.
• Passion for modeling and a dedication to creating AAA quality games.

Nice To Haves

• Creating hair cards and alpha planes.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5).

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO).
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members.
• Ask questions should any problems arise.
• Aid more junior members of the team in any relevant area if comfortable with teaching.
• Follow team policies.
• Attend meetings through Slack.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed