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Activision · 1 week ago

3D Weapon Concept Artist

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.81/hr - $55.14/hr

3+ years exp

Activision is a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment and products. They are seeking a talented 3D Weapon Concept Artist to develop content for Call of Duty: Mobile, focusing on creating concept art for various weapon styles and collaborating with the weapons team to meet design requirements.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create concept art for weapons and other items – ranging from loose exploration models / sketches all the way to full rendered designs

Provide feedback and help solve problems in designs from vendors and other artists

Work in team environment to brainstorm ideas and directions for weapons, characters, etc

Work closely with other members of the weapons team to meet technical and functional requirements

Work closely with Art Directors and Lead Artists to ensure strong visual appeal

Qualification

3D modelingBlenderZbrush3DS MaxIndustrial designMechanical functionGraphic designResearch skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

3+ Years experience in the games or film industry making weapons

Expert knowledge in common 3D software such as Blender, Zbrush, 3DS Max etc to facilitate concept creation

Demonstrates an understanding of industrial design principles and how to apply them to weapons

Demonstrates strong 3D modeling abilities as well as rendering, graphic design and iconography

Need a strong sense of material surfaces and ability to communicate that visually

Excellent understanding of mechanical function and purpose

Self-managing and able to identify and meet deadlines and goals

Fast and organized at researching and reference gathering

Excellent attention to design, detail, form and function

Must be a team player and collaborate with others

Have excellent communication skills and ability to work one on one, in groups, and with multiple departments and different personalities, always being proactive

Possess the ability to take direction and feedback from the team as well as contribute ideas. Understands the artwork is functional to the game, has game play relevance and implications, and needs to clearly communicate to the team of its intended goals

Must be willing to go above and beyond what's expected to ensure the absolute best quality is achieved

Ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively

Must have a portfolio of work for consideration. Web based portfolios are preferred please

Preferred

Understanding and knowledge of existing firearms and how they function

Ability to create production game assets if / when needed, including high poly, low poly, baked maps, materials, etc

Strong knowledge of First Person Shooters and how weapon design relates to the gameplay experience

Experience working in a live game environment, and or with MTX content

Flexibility to step in and help the team and project where needed regardless of job description or title

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance

401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance

Company

Activision

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Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.

Founded in 1979

Santa Monica, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.activision.com/

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