VPI.Net, a growing studio located in Irvine, CA, is ramping up to take on new projects. We are in need of a few intermediate candidates to complete our Art and Games department. Optimal candies have traditional art skills, 3d skills, fit well within our established team and be capable of filling lead roles.
Job description and responsibilities:
*Produce 2D and 3D assets for online games, animated content, static illustrations and concept art.
Job Requirements:
*Comfortable level of ability with 2d and 3d tools/techniques.
Drawing skills preferred
General Requirements:
*Good organization, ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks.
*Comfortable level of communication, meeting organization and timeline proposal skills.
*Adapt to multiple styles ranging from cartoon to hyper real.
2d responsibilities:
*Game concepts
*Storyboarding
*Illustration/rendering
*Scenic design
*Character development
*Animation (fx and character)
3D requirements:
*Comfortable working with Maya
*Comfortable ability with rigging, skinning, lighting, clean low-poly modeling, UV unwrapping and animation (both fx and character)
Plusses:
*Experience with Illustrator or Flash
*Understanding and ability to work with 3dStudio MAX
*Experience with Shockwave
*Knowledge of compositing software (Primere or After Effects preferred)
*Game design
MUST have a good sense of humor, work well within a team of other skilled artists, and own at counter strike.
Demo reel submission:
Resume MUST be accompanied by a demo reel. Digital submission of reel is preferred (CD, DVD, or web link, do NOT send email attachments).
[b][i]The following is an excellent example of what we will look for in a reel.
[/i][/b]*1 page (approx 5 figures) 1-2min gesture drawings -FROM LIFE- (do NOT copy from a picture!)
*1 page of a few drawn heads, hands and feet -FROM LIFE- (do NOT copy from a picture!)
*1 page of cool cartoon characters or props that show imagination and style
*1 illustration of some environment that shows rendering ability
*10-15 seconds of a character(bi-ped) performing any full body action (2d or 3d) showing acceptable timing, clarity of action and weight.
*1 (900 polygon) wireframe of realistic human head clearly showing off your skill level with organic topology
*1 (1500 polygon) wireframe of realistic car clearly showing off your skill level with mechanical topology
Send resume and demo reel to:
Visual Perspectives Internet, Inc. (VPI.Net)
Attn: 3D HR
Spectrum Technology Center
220 Technology Drive West, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618-2420
Emails to: (do not send email attachments, use links only)
3d-hr@corp.vpi.net
This is a full-time, on-site position in Irvine, CA.
– We do not outsource
– No recruiters
Salary commensurate with experience.
Medical benefits available after 90-days.