Vehicle Artist 2

Requisition Number: 155996

Position Title: Environment Artist 2

External Description:

Title: Vehicle Artist
Location: Shanghai, China
# of openings: 1

Vehicle Artists are responsible for the creation of vehicles, weapons, and other specialized hard surface objects in styles ranging from photorealism to Sci-Fi genres. Vehicles have developed into a highly sought-after domain within our studio, from Need for Speed to Battlefront 2 and a whole host of future projects.  Artists working on vehicles should be bursting with passion and energy for the subject matter, not only having the ability to create vehicles and other hard surface models but truly loving what you do.

载具美术师负责制作载具，武器和其他硬表面物件，风格从写实到科幻。载具是我们工作室非常需要的部门，极品飞车，战地前线和一系列未来作品都需要大量载具。载具美术师需要对这项工作充满激情，不仅能完成工作，而且真心热爱硬表面制作。

Aesthetics /Art Skills

Form and Functionality

• A thorough understanding of all technical and mechanical aspects of vehicle/weapon creation allowing the models not only to aesthetically look correct but mechanically functional.
• A high level of expertise in hard surface modelling techniques s with an excellent sense of Form, Mass and Volume. Creating flawless shapes that capture light, shadows and reflections to convey the shapes of the subject.
• Expertise in creating highly detailed Licensed vehicles to exact manufacturer specs from CAD data and/or Reference images.
• A keen eye for Industrial Design

 

Color and Texturing

• A strong sense of weathering, dirt buildup, wear and damage and how it effects mechanical forms.
• Ability to expertly craft textures and shaders that accurately show the materials of the real-life subject matters.

Creativity and Design

• STRONG ability to understand and follow a concept art brief, CAD Data or reference images.
• PROFICIENT and self-motivated at researching and planning an asset before starting to model.
• Passion for pushing the state of the art in asset fidelity and production techniques.
• PROFICIENT ability to find additional reference to complement initial concept and reference material.

 

Art Critique and Vocabulary

• Is receptive to criticism and understands why iterations are needed.
• Able to review their own work based on given reference.
• Able to give constructive criticism to peers.
• Sufficient art and technical-specific vocabulary to be able to understand explanations, workflows and feedback.

美术美学技能

形式和功能

• 对车辆，武器机械的技术原理有深刻的了解，模型不仅美观而且在实际上合理。
• 硬表面模型技能专精，对形式，质量和体积有深入了解，能制作具有表现力的模型，模型能反映准确的光影信息。
• 对制作品牌车辆的高模有经验，能和CAD中的原始模型准确匹配。或与参考照片匹配。
• 对工业设计有敏锐的看法。

颜色和贴图

• 对老化，污渍，磨损，破损等表现和原理充分了解。
• 能准确制作反映真实世界的贴图的材质。

创意和设计

• 能理解和表现概念设计，CAD模型，或参考照片。
• 主动且称职的研究模型，并设计制作过程。
• 对于推进模型的保真度，研究技术领域具有激情。
• 能寻找额外的参考来弥补最初的参考的不足。

评论和词汇

• 乐于接受批评，理解为何需要反馈。
• 能基于参考审查自己的工作。
• 能对同事给予建设性的评论。
• 充分了解美术和技术方面的词汇，理解交流中的流程，解释和反馈。

Types of Projects

Production Experience

• Has worked on more than two complete projects.
• The Vehicle artists should have a proven track record in the delivery of high performance, high quality 3D assets for AAA titles.

 

Scope Of Responsibility / Ownership

• Able to work independently and to produce high quality results.
• Able to take on a complex workflow, not just building a single asset but owning an entire end to end production of an asset (including Asset production, engine integration, customization, swappable parts etc.)
• Able to take ownership and propose visual and technical solutions to problems in their area.
• A Keen interest in pursuing better tools and processes for workflows and sharing with others in the team.

项目种类

项目经验

• 在多于两个完整项目中工作过。
• 为AAA类项目高标准的制作过3D美术资产。

职责范围

• 能独立制作高水平物件
• 能承担复杂的流程，不单单是制作一个物件而且负责完整的生产过程，包括物件的生产，引擎内整合，定制化，车辆部件替换等方面。
• 能承担责任，能对视觉和技术解决方案提出自己的提案。
• 有兴趣寻找更高效的工具，更完善的流程并乐于分享。

Technical Skills

3D Software Skills

• EXPERT 3D skills (Maya/MAX): Able to deliver excellent models with little to no iteration. (Correct proportions, accurate details, LOD accuracy, geo efficiency, etc.)
• STRONG 3D skills in the other package. (Maya/Max)
• PROFICIENT ZBrush (or similar) ability for working with organic shapes
• Aware of good modeling practices and avoids building inefficient models.
• Uses extra software or plugins (if available) to improve efficiency.

 

2D Software Skills

• STRONG skills with Photoshop and Substance painter.
• EXPERT texture skills: Able to deliver “clean” textures (Good color and clarity, correct style and sharpness, good tiling, etc.)

 

Texture and Shader Technique

• STRONG UV space and unwrap abilities.
• STRONG at reproducing various surface/material types.
• STRONG ability to create normal maps via different tools.
• PROFICIENT knowledge of ambient occlusion.

 

技术技能

3D 软件技能

• 专精3D软件，（Maya/Max），能递交高质量的模型，正确的比例，准确的细节，正确的LOD模型，模型合理高效等。
• 熟练的Zbrush技能，可以制作生物表面。
• 了解避免制作低效率的模型。
• 了解额外的软件插件。

2D软件技能

• Photoshop，Substance Painter熟练。
• 专家级的贴图技能，能提交准确的贴图结果。准确的色彩，风格，清晰度，等等。

贴图和材质

• UV知识充分
• 能表现各种材质
• 善于制作normal贴图
• 了解AO贴图的知识

Leadership/Team Behavior

Time Management

• Able to partner with peers to help them.
• Able to provide reliable estimates for complex tasks.

 

Mentoring / Team Player

• Positive influence on team.
• Mentors peers on specialized skills and helps onboard

new staff.

 

Workflow and Process

• Able to follow Workflows and briefs.
• Able to suggest improvements to asset workflows.

 

Communication Skills

• FUNCTIONAL English reading skill level: Able to write

reasonable check-in notes and communicate with the game

team via email with assistance of the AD or DD.

领导力和团队合作

时间管理

• 能和同事合作并提供帮助。
• 能对复杂工作提供准确的时间估计。

辅导和团队合作

• 对团队有正面影响。
• 以专业技能帮助同事并帮新同事熟悉工作。

流程

• 能理解和遵守流程。
• 能为流程提供改进建议。

交流

• 基本的英语阅读能力，能以书面方式与游戏团队交流。

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

EEOText:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.