3D Creature Modeling Artist

THIS IS A FREE, NON-PAID POSITION. WE WILL NOT EARN ANY PROFIT FROM THIS PROJECT AT ANY POINT.

Aviary Productions is currently seeking a Creature Modeler to join our team. We're a collective of game developers and students united to create a high-quality portfolio game using Unreal Engine 5. The aim is to launch this game on Steam for free, showcasing multiple high-quality portfolio pieces for each contributor.

This part-time position is unpaid, as our primary objective is to gather valuable experience in game development.

We're searching for candidates who display a willingness to learn and possess the drive to explore and enhance their skills. While prior knowledge of the required roles is preferred, we welcome individuals eager to specialize and grow in those areas, even if their expertise is limited.

Responsibilities

• You will receive tasks every 1-2 weeks to create high-quality creature models.
• You will work alongside other 3D Modelers, report and communicate consistently to and check in with the Art Lead, and collaborate with other departments about model requirements and more.
• Create 3D sculpts and low poly versions for Unreal Engine 5 using Maya, Blender, or any other equivalent software.
• Manage .fbx files; importing and exporting from Modeling Software to Engine.
• Create, improve, adjust, and polish 3D models to fit the project needs.
• Attend weekly art team meetings, as well as weekly studio-wide meetings.
• Learn industry-standard skills and build your portfolio.
• Bonus if you have experience in grooming techniques!

Qualifications

• Enjoyment and ambition in game development and 3D Modeling.
• Have previous work in creating Models and Sculpts in Blender, Maya, or similar software.
• Have some knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Willing to spend 15 hours a week to work on, check in about, and complete the task that was given to you!
• Willing to learn, improve your skills, and implement feedback.
• Able to effectively communicate with the team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to improve your skills and add industry-standard experience to your portfolio don't hesitate to join us :)

Please submit your resume, and portfolio demonstrating your previous 3D model work! Please include your 3D models used in projects and model showcases. Showing your wireframes, your breadth of modeling skill, and proof of modeling fundamentals will make you more likely to receive an offer.