Friday, April 30, 2010

JOB ALERT: 3D Artist/Outsourcing Manager - NETDEVIL

NETDEVIL
Position Title:     3D Artist/Outsourcing Manager
Location:            NetDevil-Louisville / Denver, CO
Taleo Req Number: 283
Webpage:
http://www.netdevil.com/employment/

Description
NetDevil is at the forefront of game innovation and has grown to over 100 people in its 12 year history.
From the space combat MMOG, Jumpgate Evolution, to the highly anticipated LEGO Universe MMOG; our company’s passion for launching to new heights of creativity can be experienced in everything we do.

Denver, Colorado provides an incredible variety of year round recreation and entertainment within easy reach of our studio. Skiing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and many other activities are all available at a cost of living that is a fraction of either coast. It’s no wonder Louisville, Colorado was voted the #1 place to live in 2009 by MONEY Magazine.

If you want to join a fun environment where we play as hard as we work and think you have what it takes to be a part of one of the most innovative MMO development studios in the world; come be a part of NetDevil.

This position will be responsible for producing high-poly 3D content for pre-rendered video games and managing art assets from an outsourcing company.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for producing triple A quality models and textures for pre-rendered video games
  • Must be willing to work with out-sourced assets in order to keep them consistent with the in-house quality
  • Must be an effective listener, able to resolve problems, empathic and decisive
  • Must take advantage of new technology features
  • Must participate in game play test sessions
  • Position reports to Art Director

Abilities:

  • Must have strong low and high-poly modeling and texture skills
  • Must be able to take responsibility for decisions and actions
  • Proven oral & written communications skills
  • Proven organizational and analytical skills

Superior Knowledge:

  • 3D Studio Max or Maya
  • Zbrush or Mudbox
  • Photoshop

Functional Knowledge:

  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Perforce

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have strong understanding of video game development and implementation
  • Must have an art degree or equivalent work experience
  • Must have a working knowledge of Massively Multiplayer Games
  • Must have strong people skills
  • Must be willing to relocate to Denver, CO area for full-time employment

Salary based on experience; 401k, health insurance, and other benefits provided.