15 letters, an interactive design studio in Chicago, is looking for a 3D Modeler and Animator to join our team. This position is full-time. We offer great benefits, a very nice environment to work in and a competitive salary. Ideal candidate must like dogs!
For immediate consideration, please send your resume, salary requirements and links to your portfolio to:
3Djob@15letters.com (no attachments over 1 MB please)
Please be sure to include all of the above (resume, salary requirements and portfolio). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Local Chicagoland applicants only. No phone calls please.
Qualifications:
• Expertise in the creation of 2D and 3D graphics in a wide variety of styles
• Proficiency in 3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience and working knowledge in the following:
• modeling (characters and environments, both hi and lo poly)
• texturing (characters and environments, multiple styles)
• animation (understanding of timing, follow-thru, weight, balance, etc.)
• rigging (mechanical and organic characters using bones and Character Studio)
• lighting (ability to create mood through color scheme, tone and contrast)
• effects (creation of particle systems on other in-engine effects)
Pluses:
• Gaming industry experience
• Experience with Painter, Premiere, or After Effects
• Experience with modern shader effects (i.e. normal and specular maps)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia Flash
• Strong technical aptitude related to game engine technologies and 3D tools