Job Description
Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly creative and skilled 2D and 3D Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality visual art assets in both 2D and 3D formats for a variety of digital platforms, including video games, animation, interactive media, and other multimedia projects. You will work closely with designers, animators, and other artists to ensure that all art created aligns with the visual direction and enhances the overall user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
2D Artist Responsibilities:
- Character Design: Create visually appealing and unique characters, ensuring consistency in design, proportions, and style.
- Environment Design: Design 2D backgrounds, landscapes, and environments with attention to detail, atmosphere, and composition.
- UI/UX Design: Design user interfaces, icons, menus, and HUD elements for various digital products.
- Illustration: Create illustrations for concepts, storyboards, promotional material, or assets for games, apps, or animations.
- Concept Art: Work with the creative team to develop and visualize initial concepts for characters, environments, and other project assets.
- Texturing: Create textures, patterns, and visual effects in 2D for both game environments and characters.
3D Artist Responsibilities:
- 3D Modeling: Create detailed 3D models of characters, props, and environments using tools like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
- Texturing and Shading: Apply realistic and stylized textures to 3D models, including materials, shaders, and UV mapping.
- Rigging and Animation: Rig and animate 3D models for game characters, creatures, or other dynamic objects.
- Lighting and Rendering: Set up lighting for scenes and ensure high-quality rendering to match the desired aesthetic.
- Integration: Optimize 3D models for integration into game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) or other platforms.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the game or animation team to ensure that assets are integrated correctly into the production pipeline.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in 2D & 3D Design Software:
- 2D: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, or similar software.
- 3D: Maya, Blender, ZBrush, 3ds Max, or equivalent software.
- Understanding of 3D Modeling: High proficiency in creating optimized and visually appealing 3D models.
- Strong Understanding of Art Fundamentals: Solid knowledge of anatomy, lighting, perspective, and composition.
- Animation Skills: Experience with rigging, character animation, and procedural animation techniques.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to create assets that are both visually appealing and technically functional.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of working through challenges related to art integration, optimization, and performance.
- Experience with Game Engines: Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar engines for asset integration.
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating experience in both 2D and 3D art, including examples of characters, environments, and other creative assets.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams (design, programming, etc.).
This position is perfect for artists with a passion for both 2D and 3D design, seeking to make an impact in digital media, gaming, or animation. If you are ready to bring your artistic vision to life in a dynamic and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!