Contract - Associate Environment Artist

3 Months ago • All levels • 3D Art • $60,960 PA - $98,280 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Environment Artist will participate in creating 3D content meeting quality specifications, contributing to illustrations, 3D models, and textures for environments and objects. Responsibilities include participating in 3D and 2D asset animations, utilizing and maintaining proficiency in art production tools (commercial and Nintendo proprietary), implementing gameplay features, and applying expertise to product review, analysis, and testing. Proven artistic and technical skills in 3D/2D art production, experience with game development pipelines and engines (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary), and proficiency in software (Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter) are required. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt quickly to feedback and iterations.
Must have:
  • Proven artistic & technical skills
  • Experience with game engines
  • Proficiency in art software
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Substance Designer experience
  • Stylized texture authoring
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health and dependent care spending accounts
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays

Job Details

Nintendo Software Technology Corporation
 
Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington , is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of video games, Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.  Nintendo Software Technology's mission is to design, develop and deliver the very best video games. We conduct research, use state-of-the-art equipment and review methods of operation so that we may continually improve the quality of the games that we produce. Each person employed at Nintendo Software Technology Corporation is a valued team member and is encouraged to participate in our efforts to create the highest quality games.
  
** This is a CONTRACT position

Nintendo Software Technology is a tight-knit game development studio located in Redmond, WA. As part of the Nintendo family, we're passionate about creating games designed to surprise and delight our customers. We're always on the lookout for exceptional artist to help support our Art Department.

 

As an Environment Artist, you will have proven Substance Designer experience and a deep passion for stylized texture authoring for hard surface and organic subjects. If this sounds like you then we’d love to see your portfolio!

 

  
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • Participates in the creation of 3D content that meets required direction and quality specifications.
  • Participates in assigned illustrations, 3D models, and textures for environments and objects.
  • Participates in assigned animations for 3D and 2D assets.
  • Utilizes and maintains proficient knowledge of required commercial and Nintendo proprietary art production tools.
  • Implements game play features aligned to game design goals
  • Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS 
 
 
  • Proven artistic and technical skills in basic 3D and or 2D art production.
  • Experienced with game development pipelines and game engines (E.g. Unreal, Unity or a proprietary engine).
  • Proven proficiency with commercial art production software (E.g. Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, etc).
  • Capable of excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Can respond to feedback and iterations quickly and efficiently.
  • Undergraduate degree in art or related field; or equivalent education and experience.
** This is a CONTRACT position
 
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This contract position has a base pay range of $31.00 - $47.00 per hour and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits may include medical, dental and vision, 401(k), basic/supplemental life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and up to 6 paid holidays per year. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.

#LI-Hybrid 

JOB DATE: January 27, 2025

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Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.


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