Prop Artist

Company: Final Strike Games
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Final Strike Games is an independent development studio with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team and a passion for making multiplayer. Founded by industry veterans, FSG is currently developing AAA experiences for PC and Console. Summary Final Strike Games is looking for a talented (environment) Prop Artist to help create dynamic and highly detailed content for some of the most inspiring worlds in the industry. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of prop creation from a traditional and technical standpoint. They have high-quality modeling, baking, retopologizing, texturing and pipeline skills. Candidates should have a strong understanding of prop design, industrial design, and exceptional texture painting skills demonstrated across experience working on AAA titles. This candidate can rapidly iterate on prop design development, refine assets from simple blockouts, and produce finished, high quality assets that meet strict performance goals. In order to apply for this role, please be prepared to provide a portfolio showcasing successful examples of prop design for several shipped titles. Duties Create industry-leading props and set dressing assets from block meshes to finished, optimized models with multiple hand-made lods and high quality, PBR texturing. Identify and demonstrate modeling, baking and texturing trends that help improve pipeline and process across the 3D art department and studio. Collaborate proactively with all departments and leads to ensure finalized asset's form, function and technical requirements are met and that art is delivered on time. Effectively implement feedback from the Lead and Art Director while advancing and working effectively in the established art style. Manage timelines and tasks across the game's needs and requirements. Basic Qualifications 3 Years of experience as prop artist or 3D artist for games and real-time production with game engines Minimum 1 AAA shipped title Exceptional understanding of foundational art theory (silhouette, shape, color, value, form, light). Experience creating environment props, realistic props and stylized prop art. Knowledge of and experience with PBR art creation techniques and fundamentals. Have a baseline understanding of content optimization and best practices for creating art efficiently for real time performance. Expert skills in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and modern baking tools like Marmoset Toolbag (or equivalent software). Substance Designer skills are a plus Unreal Engine knowledge a plus Strong communication and collaboration skills Self-motivated and self-directed Able to independently and creatively solve asset creation technical challenges Absolute passion for playing and making video games Final Strike Games is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know. If you are a Colorado resident, please contact us at humanresourcesfinalstrikegames.com for compensation and benefits information on this posting. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.

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