Senior 3d Art Generalist

Stardock is currently seeking an experienced full-time, Senior 3D Art Generalist, to collaborate with our existing team on assets for an upcoming game title. The ideal candidate will be skillful in creating a variety of semi-stylized assets and has a strong artistic eye. Furthermore, the artist should be comfortable with a technical pipeline involving different tools and software. Overall, this candidate must be passionate about contributing to the creation of video game experiences beyond simply creating assets. This is a salaried, full-time position reporting to our Plymouth, Michigan studio. This position is open to remote and hybrid applicants. 

Primary Responsibilities Include: 

• Create of high-quality Props, Buildings, Vegetation and Terrain assets according to art direction, design specs and technical requirements.
• Create textures using Substance Painter, and Substance Designer.
• Create consistent, semi stylized artwork from concept to finalized asset. (Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Unreal 5).
• Implement assets into Unreal 5.
• Collaborate cross discipline to continually ensure project visuals and improve upon our custom workflows and technology.
• Set up quality specs for asset creation and establish art pipelines and documentation in collaboration with the Art Lead and the Art Director.
• Mentor entry-level and mid-level Artists when needed.

Education and/or Experience Desired: 

• 5+ Years professional experience making assets for games as displayed in a visual portfolio
• Proficient with standard industry tools such as: Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter and Substance Designer.
• Strong grasp of color, form, composition, material properties and environmental storytelling.
• Experience working in a PBR asset creation pipeline.
• Experience working with game engines – especially Unreal Engine 5.
• Well-developed communication, teamwork and collaboration skills.

Bonuses: 

• High level of confidence in concepting and traditional drawing skills.

• Degree or certification in 3D art, digital art, or related discipline.

• High level experience creating substances in Substance Painter.

• Experience creating animation, scripts, and vfx.

• Experience working with remote team members.

• Experience working on a strategy game.