Senior Vehicle Artist - Hard Surface - Unannounced Project
About the job
Summary
Scopely seeks a Senior Vehicle Artist specializing in hard surfaces for an unannounced cross-platform strategy/MMO title. Responsibilities include creating high-quality sci-fi vehicles, collaborating with the art team, ensuring assets meet technical and visual standards (high and low poly), working within deadlines and mobile game constraints, and collaborating with external vendors. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in AAA title development, mastery of hard-surface techniques (Maya, 3DsMax, ZBrush, Substance Designer/Painter), and strong communication skills.
Must have:
- Experience shipping multiple titles
- Expertise in Maya/3DsMax, ZBrush, Substance
- Mastery of hard-surface techniques
- PBR material understanding
- Game-ready asset creation
- Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
- Unity engine knowledge
- Sci-fi passion
- Multi-platform experience
Perks:
- Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance
- Hybrid/remote work
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Description
Scopely is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Vehicle Artist - Hard Surface to join our team based from the UK, Ireland, Spain or Portugal on a hybrid or remote basis! We can support with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!
What You’ll Do
As a highly collaborative, passionate and motivated 3D vehicle artist you will help push our visual quality bar to the next level. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Art team and will be expected to create outstanding quality science fiction related vehicles.
They will have an excellent knowledge of modern 3D digital art techniques including Substance Designer/Painter, and have a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of 3D vehicles.
- You will work closely with the Art Director and the Art Lead
- You will take ownership of these vehicles and ensure that they are delivered to a high technical and visual standard
- Creation of game ready assets within the technical and artistic requirements of the project (high and low poly)
- Collaborate with other artists and departments in making the best possible asset
- Balance quality with efficiency when working under tight deadlines and the hardware constraints of mobile game development
- Work with external vendors to supply feedback and support as required
- Work with other departments to improve and optimise our workflows and pipeline
What We’re Looking For
- You will be able to demonstrate a history of creating stunning models in a variety of different styles
- Experience in shipping multiple titles in your career as a vehicle or hard surface artist
- Expertise with Maya or 3DsMax, Z-Brush and Substance Designer/Painter
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of PBR materials
- Mastery of modern hard-surface techniques and workflows
- Experience building realistic models for AAA titles
- Solid communication, time management, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Positive approach and an ability to receive and act upon feedback
- Excellent comprehension of mesh topology, flow and optimisation techniques for games
- A passion to push yourself and learn new skills
Bonus Points
- Game engine knowledge within Unity
- A passion for Sci-fi
- Multi platform development experience
Please include a portfolio or PDF/links to examples of your work in the application.
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.
Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.
Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com.
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