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Environment Artist job

Posted: September 04, 2006
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subject: Environment Artist , Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics is looking for Environment Artist
duration - Full Time

Job details: Environment Artist Crystal Dynamics is in urgent need of Environment Artists for one its game teams.

Position Responsibilities:

# Environmental Artists work with Art Director, Lead Artist, Designers and concept designs to create 3D interiors and exteriors for game projects with an emphasis on 3D modeling, texturing and lighting.
# The Environmental Artist works in tandem with the Designer; a joint creative and technical effort to build worlds from initial concept to a finished playable and polished form. While the Designer is ultimately responsible for the fun factor, the Environmental Artist is responsible for the look and artistic integrity of the maps.
# With strong drawing, texturing, and lighting skills and an excellent sense of spatial relations and structural logic, they are responsible for creating visually stunning, atmospheric, effective and efficient 3D models of natural and architectural environments.
# Must have the ability to conceptualize, present, and execute ideas within a schedule, while actively participating in technical and artistic problem solving.
# Successful Environmental Artists are able to quickly understand custom toolsets and deliver assets within the confines of real time engine constraints and programming demands.
# Works independently and in tandem with Designers to complete assigned projects. Requires limited supervision on most work.

Other Responsibilities Include:
# Being meticulous and organized in the approach to the tasks, files and storage of the materials.
# Participating in critiquing your work and the work of others.
# Maintaining pacing in situations of intense schedules.
# Contributing to the QA effort on proprietary tools by reporting bugs.
# Developing the ability to teach and be taught.
# Maintaining an awareness of industry trends and techniques.

Position Requirements:

# Experience Level: 3-5 years
# Software: Microsoft Word, Maya or 3DMax (preferred), Photoshop
# Additional Skills (Pluses): Strong architecture or traditional art background, # cinematography experience

Please send samples of your work with your application.
Location: Menlo Park, California, United States

Contact info:
64 Willow Pl.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VAM&cws;=1&rid;=174
E-mail: jobs@crystald.com
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