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Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

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$158K/yr

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Game Producer

$123K - $125K/yr

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Game Producer

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Game Art Lead

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Game Art Lead

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Game Tools & Modding Engineer

Remote We are looking for a Game Tools & Modding Engineer with strong expertise in graphics ... Extend engine capabilities to improve workflows for developers, artists, and designers. Graphics ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Arts program is seeking part-time instructors to teach online courses in video game design. This ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

$130K - $155K/yr

The Game Studio Tech Lab team is a small, dynamic team. We build focused, creative games to ... LG/LA/Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

OR · On-site +1

$126K - $151K/yr

The Game Studio Tech Lab team is a small, dynamic team. We build focused, creative games to ... Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

$130K - $155K/yr

The Game Studio Tech Lab team is a small, dynamic team. We build focused, creative games to ... LG/LA/Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not ...

Astrid Entertainment

Senior Environment Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

Astrid Transforming Games into Transformative Experiences. Astrid is a gaming studio that brings ... We are taking a fully remote approach, but have regular in-person meetups to synchronize, huddle ...

2K

Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · Remote

What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Remote Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal ...

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Remote Board Game Artists are creative professionals who design and illustrate visual elements for board games while working from a remote location. Their responsibilities often include creating character art, game boards, cards, tokens, and other graphic assets that enhance the gameplay experience. They collaborate with game designers, developers, and publishers using digital communication tools to ensure the artwork aligns with the game's vision and mechanics. Working remotely allows these artists to contribute to international projects and work with clients from around the world.

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CONTRACT - Environment Artist I (NST)

Nintendo

Redmond, WA • On-site, Remote

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Nintendo rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 241 rated software companies

Job description

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo's iconic and cherished franchises including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Animal Crossing, Pikmin and Splatoon across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash.,

Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/. 

Nintendo Software Technology is a tight-knit game development studio located in Redmond, WA. As part of the Nintendo family, we're passionate about creating games designed to surprise and delight our customers. We're always on the lookout for exceptional artist to help support our Art Department.

As an Environment Artist, you will have proven Substance Designer experience and a deep passion for stylized texture authoring for hard surface and organic subjects. If this sounds like you then we'd love to see your portfolio!

SUMMARY: 

  • A developing individual contributor that participates and assists in creations of visual assets for digital entertainment products.
  • Implement defined subset of visual asset tasks of assigned team or project

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Participates in the creation of 3D content that meets required direction and quality specifications.
  • Participates in assigned illustrations, 3D models, and textures for characters, environments, and objects.
  • Participates in assigned animations for 3D and 2D assets.
  • Utilizes and maintains proficient knowledge of required commercial and Nintendo proprietary art production tools.
  • Implements game play features aligned to game design goals.
  • Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to ensure delivery of Nintendo's high standard of quality and timeliness.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 1 year of professional experience having shipped at least 1 game.
  • Proven artistic and technical skills in basic 3D and or 2D art production.
  • Experienced with game development pipelines and game engines (E.g. Unreal, Unity or a proprietary engine)
  • Proven proficiency with commercial art production software (E.g. Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, etc).
  • Capable of excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Can respond to feedback and iterations quickly and efficiently.
  • Undergraduate degree in art or related field; or equivalent education and experience.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time. 

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