Epoch Games is hiring: Lead 3D Game Artist in Winston-Salem
Epoch Games, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, 27104
Job Description
In this volunteer position, you will be managing and reviewing the 3D work of a team of talented 3D Artists who create high-quality, textured 3D assets for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), a PC game currently in development. We seek someone knowledgeable in creating 3D Models and Textures with a good eye for critique.
Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must communicate clearly and effectively with other team members and not hesitate to ask questions should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.
Other duties include following team policies (provided during team orientation upon acceptance) and attending meetings through Slack (our instant messaging program).
This is a volunteer position, so no monetary compensation is offered. We also cannot provide work visas. We are only looking for spare-time hours.
At this time, we rely on free (or previously licensed) software. Please refer to the applications listed below for guidelines. We do not endorse piracy in any form.
Qualifications
- Good communication and team collaboration skills are a must.
- Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists.
- Ability to provide constructive criticism and feedback on 3D Models and Textures.
- Knowledge of Physically-based Rendering (PBR) for game modeling/sculpting is required.
- Knowledge of working with low-poly/game-ready assets is required.
- Knowledge of Texturing (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement, etc.) is required.
- A passion for game development.
Additional Information
Recommended 3D Modeling Software (1 or more):
- Autodesk 3DS Max / Maya
- Blender
- Pixologic ZBrush / Mudbox
Recommended 2D Image Software (either or both):
- Photoshop (CS4 and up)
- GIMP
If you are missing any software, we can help provide it.
Experience with Unreal Engine is also recommended.
Company Description
Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are currently unincorporated. Most of the original founding members were modders developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently, Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are operating as a completely remote development team at this time. No relocation is necessary.