Hybrid Senior 3D Generalist – Outsource Artist

at Old World Industries

• Job title: Senior 3D Generalist – Outsource Artist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$85,000 - CA$105,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Unreal Engine
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Westminster, Canada

About the role

• Senior 3D Generalist creating detailed 3D assets like environments and characters for Offworld games. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining quality in asset integration and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Create clear and structured documentation for outsourced tasks
• Update and maintain workflow documentation in line with the company’s latest methods and standards
• Review outsourced work and provide clear, actionable feedback
• Manage and maintain asset integration and delivery across multiple outsource teams
• Design and produce high-quality 3D assets, including environments, weapons, and characters, adhering to project specifications and artistic direction.
• Apply textures and shaders to enhance the visual appeal of 3D assets, ensuring they align with the overall art style of the project.
• Work closely with the art, design, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of 3D assets into the game or project.
• Implement best practices for asset optimization to ensure optimal performance in real-time environments, particularly in Unreal Engine or equivalent tech.
• Address and resolve artistic challenges and technical issues related to 3D asset creation and integration.
• Maintain thorough documentation of workflows, processes, and techniques for future reference.
• Integrating third-party SDKs and Unreal Engine updates

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 3D Generalist with a portfolio showcasing proficiency in creating environments, weapons, and characters.
• Strong skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and shading using industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter).
• Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine or similar tech, and a solid understanding of its capabilities and workflows.
• Solid understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) principles and their application in game development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Animation/rigging knowledge (Bonus Skills)

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits
• 2 weeks of paid vacation