Senior Level Modeler

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Division: 2K Marin
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Novato, CA

2K Marin is looking for a passionate Senior Level Modeler to fill out the world of XCOM and help bring it to life. As a Senior Level Modeler at 2K Marin, you will build and texture a wide range of assets using 3D Studio Max and Photoshop creating high-resolution models that are baked to a low-poly model for use in-game. You will generate proxy meshes and detailed “model briefs” for use by out-of-house modelers. Working side-by-side with the Lead Modeler and Art Director you will refine artistic processes as well as prototype new techniques.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Create environment and character related assets for XCOM using high poly render-to-texture and Z-brush
  • Create next-gen textures and shaders
  • Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve a wide variety of art creation issues and technical challenges
  • Work with Art Director, and Lead Artist to ensure artistic unity with the entire project
  • Function as part of a three-person team tasked with building large levels for a next-gen console title: Level Architect, Level Modeler, and Level Designer
  • Prepare “model briefs” to explain assignments for working with out-of-house modelers
  • Keep aware of competition as well as industry trends and techniques.

Required Skills:

  • Thorough knowledge of the game development process
  • Possess a wealth of experience modeling and texturing assets and spaces for games
  • Strong texturing and material creation skills a must.
  • Able to collaborate with production staff from other departments on a peer level
  • Able to respond elegantly to difficult creative changes, often late in the process
  • Self-Motivated towards solving creative problems
  • Experience creating environments using modular systems.
  • Good communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • 3+ years game industry experience

Extra Credit:

  • Advanced knowledge of shader and material creation
  • Previous or next-gen video game platform experience is desirable
  • Experience with the Unreal Engine
  • Traditional art education/ background
  • Fluency with 3D Studio Max and Photoshop
  • 5+ years game industry experience

If you would like to apply, please send your CV (and sample code or demo reel when appropriate) to katie.nelson@2kgames.com.