Senior/Lead Character Modeler job
Posted: June 19, 2006
Post subject: Senior/Lead Character Modeler
Post subject: Senior/Lead Character Modeler
subject: Senior/Lead Character Modeler , Perpetual Entertainment
Perpetual Entertainment is looking for Senior/Lead Character Modeler
duration - Full Time
Job details: Senior/Lead Character Modeler Will work with the Art Producer to establish the look and feel of the project as well as methodology and systems for the creation of character assets and technology solutions for look execution and enhancements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Define a comprehensive game character art creation process for all aspects of production using the appropriate software and tools.
Work in conjunction with the project leaders, the programming team, and other artists to establish project wide conventions for character art.
Recognize high level production issues, especially those related to characters.
Proactively collaborate in pre-production planning to determine and address technical design requirements and issues.
Create documentation and tutorials relating to character art production issues and methodologies.
Assist in the development of shader and lighting technology to enhance character art production.
Work with production APs to create and manage asset lists and art reference guides for contractors and internal artists.
Model and texture real-time 3D characters aimed at next generation game consoles
Model and texture additional props for characters
QUALIFICATIONS
The following is a list including, but not limited to, several essential attributes you must possess:
Have a strong understanding of games and game asset creation
Must possess strong leadership skills
Ability to model, texture, and light 3D Characters to a HIGH level of quality
5 + years of applicable industry experience with at least one Lead / Lead Artist role to your credit
Ability to quickly disseminate and communicate pipeline issues and solutions
Fluent knowledge of at least one major 3D package (Maya preferred)
Fluent knowledge of Photoshop, or similar 2D program
Fluent knowledge of texture painting and UV application skills required
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Experience with real-time shaders is a plus
Must be willing to work overtime when needed
SAMPLE WORK REQUIRED
Samples of 3D character work, (online, CD, or DVD format). Would prefer to see both 3D assets and in-game assets, preferably how the same asset translated from 3D program to game engine. Layers of materials / textures / shaders used and breakdowns of such also recommended.
Samples of construction techniques (modular construction, stretching asset usage and methodologies of reuse).
Samples of texture work, raw textures and examples of texture application (online, CD, or DVD format)
Samples of traditional skills, sketchbook, drawings, paintings, etc.
All samples must be accompanied by a description of each, with specific information on what you were responsible for, what tools were used, etc.
Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Contact info:
149 New Montgomery St.
5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://www.perpetual.com
Phone: (415) 321-2738
Fax: (415) 321-6901
E-mail: resumes@perpetual.com
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Perpetual Entertainment is looking for Senior/Lead Character Modeler
duration - Full Time
Job details: Senior/Lead Character Modeler Will work with the Art Producer to establish the look and feel of the project as well as methodology and systems for the creation of character assets and technology solutions for look execution and enhancements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Define a comprehensive game character art creation process for all aspects of production using the appropriate software and tools.
Work in conjunction with the project leaders, the programming team, and other artists to establish project wide conventions for character art.
Recognize high level production issues, especially those related to characters.
Proactively collaborate in pre-production planning to determine and address technical design requirements and issues.
Create documentation and tutorials relating to character art production issues and methodologies.
Assist in the development of shader and lighting technology to enhance character art production.
Work with production APs to create and manage asset lists and art reference guides for contractors and internal artists.
Model and texture real-time 3D characters aimed at next generation game consoles
Model and texture additional props for characters
QUALIFICATIONS
The following is a list including, but not limited to, several essential attributes you must possess:
Have a strong understanding of games and game asset creation
Must possess strong leadership skills
Ability to model, texture, and light 3D Characters to a HIGH level of quality
5 + years of applicable industry experience with at least one Lead / Lead Artist role to your credit
Ability to quickly disseminate and communicate pipeline issues and solutions
Fluent knowledge of at least one major 3D package (Maya preferred)
Fluent knowledge of Photoshop, or similar 2D program
Fluent knowledge of texture painting and UV application skills required
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Experience with real-time shaders is a plus
Must be willing to work overtime when needed
SAMPLE WORK REQUIRED
Samples of 3D character work, (online, CD, or DVD format). Would prefer to see both 3D assets and in-game assets, preferably how the same asset translated from 3D program to game engine. Layers of materials / textures / shaders used and breakdowns of such also recommended.
Samples of construction techniques (modular construction, stretching asset usage and methodologies of reuse).
Samples of texture work, raw textures and examples of texture application (online, CD, or DVD format)
Samples of traditional skills, sketchbook, drawings, paintings, etc.
All samples must be accompanied by a description of each, with specific information on what you were responsible for, what tools were used, etc.
Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Contact info:
149 New Montgomery St.
5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://www.perpetual.com
Phone: (415) 321-2738
Fax: (415) 321-6901
E-mail: resumes@perpetual.com
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CG jobs
3d modeling jobs