3D Designer
StudioX, a startup video game company, is seeking skilled and experienced 3D Designers to join our team and help us deliver visually stunning and immersive gaming experiences for our players. The successful candidate will join the design team and work closely with game developers, designers, producers, and other team members to ensure the development process aligns with the game's vision and goals.
This is a role within an early startup gaming studio. Compensation will be equity only until we raise VC funding.
Responsibilities:
- Environment Design: Collaborate with the game design and art teams to create captivating and realistic 3D environments for both the single player open world and multiplayer PvPvE worlds. Design landscapes, buildings, structures, and natural elements that align with the game's theme and narrative.
- Asset Creation: Conceptualize, model, texture, and optimize 3D assets such as props, vehicles, weapons, and interactive objects for use in the game. Ensure assets meet technical and performance requirements while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Character Design: Work closely with character artists and animators to design and create visually appealing and detailed 3D character models. Pay attention to anatomy, proportions, and visual style to bring diverse and believable characters to life.
- Level Design Support: Collaborate with level designers to implement and integrate 3D assets into the game levels effectively. Provide input on gameplay considerations, scale, and visual composition to enhance player experience.
- Optimization and Performance: Optimize 3D assets to ensure optimal performance across various platforms and devices while maintaining visual fidelity. Strive to achieve efficient polygon counts, texture usage, and other technical considerations.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including artists, designers, programmers, and producers, to ensure a seamless integration of 3D assets into the game. Effectively communicate ideas, progress, and challenges to the team.
Requirements:
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating your proficiency in 3D design, showcasing a variety of environments, assets, and characters. The portfolio should highlight your ability to create high-quality and visually compelling 3D models.
- Proficiency in 3D Design Tools: Expertise in industry-standard 3D modeling and sculpting software such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, or equivalent. Knowledge of texture creation and mapping techniques using software like Substance Painter is a plus.
- Understanding of Game Development Pipeline: Familiarity with the game development process and an understanding of how 3D assets fit into the pipeline. Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and knowledge of optimization techniques for real-time environments is preferred.
- Creativity and Attention to Detail: Strong artistic and creative skills with an eye for detail. Ability to translate concept art and design direction into visually appealing and immersive 3D assets.
- Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, take feedback constructively, and iterate on designs to achieve the best results.
- Passion for Games: A genuine passion for video games, including an understanding of different game genres and the ability to analyze and evaluate their visual and technical aspects.
If you are a highly creative individual with a strong vision and passion for game design, and you are excited about the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team, then we encourage you to apply for this position.