Designation:-3D Environment Artist (mapping to Artist Level 1, Artist Level 2)

Location:- Hyderabad ( Ready to relocate)

Salary:-10- 30% Hike on present Salary( no salary bar for good candidates)

Department: Art Services

Functional Interaction: Project Managers / Project Art Lead / Artists

Responsible for creating outstanding environment assets and props for some of the best

known game titles.

Design, Model, UV Map and Texture environment assets and props for games that span

different genres and platforms.

Responsibilities:

· Study the asset specifications and client brief thoroughly before initiating estimation

or commencing work on assets. Understand the information provided and highlight

to the Lead any missing or contradictory information.

· Provide a list of queries to the Lead to seek clarification on the asset allocated.

Ensure that maximum clarity is achieved regarding the specifications, art direction

and approach for an asset before commencing work on it.

· Work closely with the Lead to arrive at appropriate effort estimates.

· Before commencing work on the asset, ensure that there is clear identification of the

approach to be taken to create the asset as well as daily work completion targets

and the same have been discussed with the Lead/sub-Lead before finalization.

· Collect adequate and appropriate references before commencing work.

· Model and texture assets efficiently, ensuring that the asset conforms to

specifications and directions received from the Client and the Lead.

· If required, carry out any post-production processes that may be required. This could

include activities such as making assets game-engine ready and check them in the

engine.

· Provide daily update of task status to Lead/sub-Lead.

· Proactively solve artistic and technical problems encountered while working on an

asset. Discuss such solutions with Lead/sub-Lead before implementing them. Red-

flag unsolved problems in a timely manner.

· Maintain and improve own productivity by completing work within the time allocated.

This includes art assets taken to completion or to a predetermined point where it is

to be handed over to a polishing artist.

· Adopt organization mandated Best Practices and Work Processes while working on an

asset.

· Deliver high quality work with zero QC errors and resulting in minimal iteration.

Diligently check asset against checklist to ensure that the asset complies with all

specifications.

Skills Required:

· A strong understanding of next-gen art production pipeline.

· Experienced with Maya, 3DS MAX, Zbrush and Photoshop.

· Knowledge of additional software – such as Substance Painter and Mudbox – as well

as knowledge of how to create assets for / export assets to game engines such as

Unreal Engine will be an added advantage.

· Have worked on organic and/or inorganic surfaces.

· Excellent skills in high and low poly modeling.

· Skilled at creating textures and materials.

· Good understanding of 3D art production pipeline, shaders, popular plugins and at

least one popular game engine.

· Detail oriented. Able to deliver error-free work.

· Able to manage time effectively to insure timely delivery of work.

· Team player.

· Good communication skills.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

· 2 or more years of experience of working as an Environment Artist.

· BFA / MFA would be added advantage.

Required Behaviors and Abilities

A. Self-Management

a. Professional and friendly in daily conduct.

b. Able to create, track and maintain realistic and meaningful daily goals for self

and complete the planned work for the day on time every day.

c. Able to plan work-days and leaves in advance, after consultation with the PM

and Lead, keeping the project requirements in mind.

d. Able to create a self-development plan in consultation with the Reporting

Manager, and to work on the same diligently.

e. Stays up-to-date with knowledge/understanding of the latest developments in

tools and technologies related to game art production.

f. Able to take timely and correct decisions on how an asset should be created.

Consults with senior artists/ leads to validate the course of action.

g. In the face of a difficult or stressful situation, does not lose his / her cool.

Manages stress appropriately to ensure effective team work.

B. Communication

a. Able to regularly communicate with Lead and PM to inform on:

· Completion status of work allocated

· Leaves planned

· Any problems or issues that might impact the timely completion of work

· Any new learnings

b. Able to effectively communicate the following (tries to do so in English):

· Questions related to the asset allocated or any aspect of the project

· Asset delivery notes and explanations

· Work status

· Comments and explanations to be added to Feedback Tracker

c. Verbally communicate complex problems and issues, whether project or people

related, with ease and simplicity, keeping the recipient’s comprehension level

in mind.

d. Confidently and effectively communicate in English with non-Indian team

members.

e. Show clear ability and intent to understand and care about the concerns or

feelings of others, and to communicate such awareness emphatically to others

C. Team

a. Consistently deliver assigned assets within timelines and as per quality to

come across as a reliable, responsible and trustworthy team member.

b. Show commitment to support the success of the project through delivery,

stretching or going the extra mile if required, and highlighting and solving

asset creation related issues

c. Be open to feedback and be willing to owe up to mistakes to work towards a

positive contribution.

d. Show initiative by volunteering and taking on tasks important to the successful

execution of the project.

e. Set a personal example for the team through their conduct and professional

behavior – treating people well, coming to work on time, not wasting time etc.

Interested candidates kindly forward your updated CV on hr5@tasolutions with your current and expected CTC or call on 9569909808 , If not interested we will really appreciate if u forward this position to your colleague andf friends.