Vehicle Artist

Job Description

Treyarch's Vehicle Art team is on the hunt for a versatile, dedicated, and passionate Vehicle and Hard Surface Artist to join our team. A successful candidate is an Artist that absolutely LOVES vehicles and has the talent and skill to match that love, while being a total team player. This is a critical role which focuses on one of the most important aspects of First Person Shooter games.

What you'll do...
• Creation of vehicles at the highest quality and efficiency for in game while working from scan data, concept art and reference photos.
• Basic rigid skinning using internal tools to set up a vehicle in game.
• Maintain and update assets to a high efficiency standard that fit within a budget.
• Collaborate with the Lead Artist, Art Directors, Concept Artists, Animators, and Designers on ensuring the best player experience.
• Receive feedback and modify work based on direction.
• Provide feedback to improve the tools for both the art and technical side of vehicle development.
• Follow schedules and meet deadlines.

To succeed you should have…
• An incredible passion for 3D art, vehicles and First-Person Shooters.
• Experience creating photorealistic vehicles for games
• Proactive and work well in team environment and have excellent communication skills
• Prior experience on one or more published AAA titles as a vehicle or hard surface artist
• Excellent understanding of mechanical function and purpose.
• Ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively
• Experience using Painter, Photoshop, Marmoset, Maya, 3DSM, Blender or 3D art package of your choice (Maya is where we primarily export and do basic rigging passes on vehicles)

We'd love it if you also have…
• Expert knowledge in Maya and Substance Painter.
• Outstanding knowledge of weapons and equipment.
• Outstanding knowledge of general military application and authenticity.
• Experience working with game engines.
• Experience using photogrammetry or scan data

Note: A portfolio submission is required for this position. Please focus this portfolio on personal contributions to your projects. Please include a shot breakdown specifying what you were directly responsible for creating.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Covid-19 Hiring Update: We've transitioned to a work-from-home model and we're continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

PS, we've also got some pretty amazing office perks and benefits, like 20 vacation days and 16 holidays, 10 weeks of family leave, free lunches and snacks at our office, comprehensive healthcare, and more! Check out all the details here for more information: https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g385oq-3-141-47-221-42 in your application.