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Epoch Games

We are an all-online, global volunteer indie development team creating "The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order" PC game.

3D Creature Artist

Location

North Carolina

Posted

11 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

English

Job Description

3D Creature Artist

Epoch Games

• Specializes in creating 3D realistic Creatures with fantastical and heraldic details • Includes Mesh Sculpting, Texturing and Fur/Hair Card experience • Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly • Attend meetings through Slack • May aid junior members in relevant areas • Follow team policies and orientation

Job Requirements

  • Creating realistic Creature meshes and textures
  • Creating Fur sculpts using Hair Card and Alpha Planes
  • Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game sculpting required
  • Previous experience working with low-poly/game-ready assets required
  • Full Texturing ability (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc).
  • Able to work effectively and accurately from pre-defined concept art and designs.
  • Able to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback.
  • Communication and Team-collaboration skills.
  • A passion for modeling and a dedication to creating AAA quality games.

Benefits

  • Employees can work remotely

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