Senior Artist - Environment

About the job

Studio/Department: Dimensional Ink Games

Location: Austin, TX/ Remote work available for approved State (CA, TX, NY, WA)

Employee Type: Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Modeling of structures, and objects using Maya and ZBrush.
• Creation and application of textures using Photoshop, Maya and ZBrush.
• Able to quickly learn and use proprietary tools and programs.
• Understanding of memory/cpu constraints and how they affect asset creation.
• Work with Art team to maintain consistency through the game world
• Work with the Design team to ensure game flow is optimal around assets
• Self-motivated, with the ability to critique your own work for improvement and an autonomous work ethic.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Maya and Photoshop.
• Proficiency as a map owner/ world builder.
• Able to work with a team of art director and design team on levels owning all aspects of world development.
• MMO Live Game Experience
• High proficiency in ZBrush, including clean, game ready meshes, and textures.
• Experience with terrain and terrain textures
• Strong lighting skills
• Traditional art background, including color theory, composition, and lighting.
• Strong communication skills and professional work ethics
• Goal oriented focus with the ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Ability to quickly learn and implement complex pipelines and systems.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a proficiency in 2D and 3D art
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Must play games!
• Proven track record in at least 2 shipped titles (preferably AAA)
  
  

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

About Our Company

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.

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