Job Description:
Modeling 3D environments and creating textures for low and medium resolutions

Type:   Permanent full-time employee
Salary:   Salary based on experience plus Medical/Dental benefits
Positions available:   1
Start Date:    Immediately

Responsibilities:
• Modeling 3D environments optimized for mobile devices

• Creating textures in different resolutions for specific devices

• Follow directive, art work and concept art provided

• Apply and maintain a consistent art style throughout the assets of the entire project

• Adapting to various game styles (realistic, cartoon, pixel, etc.)

• Communicate in technical manner for programmer implementation of assets, shaders and elements

• Work with the Programming Team to ensure the implementation matching the intention

 

Essential Skills & Experience:
• Prior mobile video game 3D experience

• Strong skills in Maya or 3DS Max, proficient with Photoshop

• Illustration and drawing skills. Excellent eye for color, shape and composition

• Understanding of the game development process

• Knowledge of mobile art techniques for advanced optimization, custom light maps etc.

• Passion for the industry and an understanding of market trends and styles

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work well with a team, but also organized and independent

• Ability to understand technical implementations and limitations

• Ability to work within a schedule and budget

• Being capable of self-management, accurately estimating time to complete tasks, giving realistic, achievable timescales and managing priorities to meet deadlines

• Highly motivated and passionate about interaction designs and games

 

Pluses:
• Prior experience in a well-known mobile title or AAA titles are a significant asset

• Knowledge in media (games, comics, film etc.)

• Basic programming skills or experience with the Unity Platform

• Shader development experience, next-gen texturing

• Experience with particles and in-game effects

• Other 3D skills, such as character experience, rigging and animation

• Traditional art skills

 

How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements for this position, please visit our Career page and fill out the application form.

We look at every application, resume and portfolio sent to us but due to the high volume of submissions we receive every day, we are unfortunately only able to respond to successful applicants.

About Ratrod:
Founded in 2009, Ratrod Studio Inc. is an entertainment software company that specializes in developing and publishing interactive web content and games for a complete range of platforms including mobile devices, PC and console systems.