Character Modeler- Maxis

Requisition Number: 151939

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

Character Modeler– Maxis

 

Maxis is looking for an Character Modeler for an exciting new game in the best-selling Sims franchise. Do you have excellent modeling and texturing abilities for games? Do you have a passion for creating real-world fashion in a 3D game? Are you able to take direction but work independently when needed to make the best games you possibly can?

 

If so, then we may have a job for you. We’re a small team now and are growing rapidly.  Apply today and join us!

 

Responsibilities

• Create, model, UV, and texture fashion assets such as t-shirts, jeans, jackets, shoes, etc. in a realistic style to a high level of aesthetic quality.
• Participate in meetings with producers, designers, engineers and animators to understand the functional requirements and constraints of characters and how they need to be created.
• Participate in reviews with the Art Director to improve aesthetic consistency and overall look.
• Should be knowledgeable and comfortable in the creation and use of normal maps, specular maps, and generating AO maps.
• Trouble shoot and problem solve assets that are not functioning properly in game. Coordinate with animators and engineers to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Provide project management team with accurate estimates for scheduling work and deadlines
• Be able to come up with concepts and provide basic concept art for some fashion in conjunction with the Art Director.

 

Requirements

• Excellent modeling and texturing skills on clothing assets
• 3+ years modeling experience using Maya for game development
• Strong technical abilities and understanding of game development pipeline issues including a clear understanding of how art creation affects engine performance
• Be able to follow art direction and work from concept art when available
• Creative thinker and problem solver that can work independently if necessary
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively with producers, designers, engineers as well as other artists.
• Well organized and able to commit to and meet deadlines.
• PC Game development experience required
• Understanding of fashion & clothing construction is a plus
• Understanding of basic animation and how animators work is a plus.
• Understanding and familiarity with rigging in Maya preferred
• A portfolio demonstrating the following is required:
  • Excellent 3D models in Maya
  • Excellent Texturing and UV skills
  • Ability to create low-mid poly models consistently
  • Traditional drawing and painting skills
  • Strong aesthetic sensitivity to lighting for form and shadow
  • Excellent sense of scale and composition in 3D

 

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Community / Marketing Title: Character Modeler- Maxis

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. es una empresa de software de entretenimiento interactivo líder a nivel mundial. EA distribuye juegos, contenido y servicios en línea para consolas, ordenadores personales, teléfonos móviles y tabletas conectados a Internet.

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EA ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Nuestras decisiones de empleo se hacen independientemente de raza, color, nacionalidad, ascendencia, sexo, género, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, edad, información genética, religión, discapacidad, condición médica, embarazo o estado civil, familiar o de veterano. EA también lleva a cabo ajustes de espacios de trabajo para individuos cualificados con discapacidades, de acuerdo con la ley aplicable.