Job Opening: 3D Artist / Animator
Animation Studio: Virtual Heroes
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina – United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications & Skills:
- Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- BS in Game Art and Modeling along with 2-4 years’ experience in game development OR 8-10 years’ of experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience with 3D modeling and texturing
- Experience animating the human bipedal figure, as well as other organic forms
- An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
- Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps of different material types
- A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation
- Able to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers
- Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude
- A passion for video games
Required Application Materials:
- Resume with link to the Portfolio site
- Cover Letter stating why you are interested in working at Virtual Heroes/ARA
- Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered
3D Artist / Animator Preferences:
- Have shipped PC or console titles as a 3D Artist or Character Animator
- Experience with the creation of next-gen shaders and materials
- Strong foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to, figure drawing and environmental and/or architectural illustration
- Experience in cinematography, video editing, and storyboard creation
- Understanding of Unreal Engine 4 and a passion to apply it to solving real-world training and simulation challenges