80 Level Job Digest: Offers for Artists, Animators & Programmers

Ubisoft Toronto, Flying Wild Hog, Savvy Games Studios, MADFINGER Games, and Abertay University are looking for talented specialists.

Lecturer in 3D Art at Abertay University

The School of Design and Informatics (SDI) at Abertay University in Dundee seeks to appoint a Lecturer in 3D Art. This new opportunity has arisen from our expanding international partnerships and significant investment in research and knowledge exchange.

We are looking for applicants with research, teaching and/or professional skills and creative experience in the following areas:

3D asset production pipelines and design workflows
Environment, vehicle and prop asset modelling
Modular and bespoke design processes
Character and creature asset modelling
3D Sculpting and high-poly workflows
Technical design, terrain generation and scripting
Materials and lighting workflows
Game engine preparation and asset presentation

Senior UI Programmer at MADFINGER Games

Are you passionate about creating intuitive and crisp user interfaces for games?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an experienced team on an exciting new project? Then you're the one we're looking for!

We are seeking a skilled Senior UI Programmer to join our team and help us develop high-quality experiences for our games.

You'd be working with Unreal Engine, collaborating with our design team, and using your programming skills to create a UI that makes players say "Wow, that's goddamn awesome!"

If optimizing performance, troubleshooting issues, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible is your thing, then don't hesitate to contact us!

Your Profile:

You have at least 5 years of professional experience as a programmer
In your work profile is at least 1 AA/AAA game shipped
You’re proficient in the C++ programming language
Experienced in developing UI in Unreal Engine
You’re a master in debugging and finding solutions for technical problems
Your communication and team collaboration is at the senior level
You’re passionate about games and the gaming industry in general
You should be familiar with UI design principles and user experience best practices
Experiences with online multiplayer games and related systems are welcome (matchmaking, party systems, etc.)

Lead Artist at Savvy Games Studios

Savvy Games Studios is seeking a Lead Artist to supervise and motivate a team of talented 2D/3D Artists for our AAA mobile and console game artwork, setting the team's best art practices and vision. As a Lead Artist, your job is to guide them toward better quality, processes, planning, and execution and to provide them guidance and coaching whenever necessary. In this role, you must anticipate and solve problems at the team and production levels to deliver a stunning visual experience for the project.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

Experience working as a Senior, Principal, or Lead Artist for at least ten years.
Strong Work experience in the entertainment or video game industries.
Good understanding of the creation of assets for mobile and console games.
As a Senior or Lead Artist, you must deliver, contribute, or work on at least 3-5 good titles in the past.
Must be hands-on and capable of contributing to creating art and assets and managing a team.
To ensure a smooth working flow, all art domains' expertise and knowledge are required, such as creating concept art, key art, character design, Props, UI, and environment design in 2D and 3D.
Team leadership and management experience are a must.
Excellent communication abilities and a team-oriented attitude.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a Problem-solving attitude.
Drawing, painting, sculpting, and other artistic skills are Mandatory.
Excellent Photoshop or other comparable package knowledge.
Excellent understanding of 3D software like 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush, Blender, etc.
Excellent knowledge of game engines such as Unity or Unreal.
Good understanding of the Current and all other games and why they are popular.
Capable of driving change, Adopting new processes and Pipelines, and inspiring others to come up with new ideas.

Technical Animator at Flying Wild Hog

We are a team of top-tier and dedicated developers, designers, programmers, and artists who make our studio a creative and devoted workplace. We only work on games we believe in – sharing our excitement and fully committing to the project is our recipe for extraordinary results.

We are looking for a passionate who will become a new Technical Animator in our team. If you are an experienced rigger who is looking for an opportunity or you have a wild passion and want to start a great adventure in the gamdev industry then send us your CV and portfolio!

Requirements:

2 years of experience in a similar position in the video games industry
Good knowledge in rigging and skinning
Ability to create tools and scripts for the animation department
Very good knowledge of any 3D package (Max, MotionBuilder preferably)
Very good understanding of human anatomy
Very good communication skills, openness for giving and receiving feedback
Keeping up to date with current technology trends
Unreal Engine knowledge is a plus
Facial rigging experience is a plus
The physics simulation experience is a plus
Good English skills

Texture Artist [FAR CRY Project] at Ubisoft Toronto

As a Texture Artist at UbiTO, you will make an immersive world come alive by creating and applying textures that give depth and dimension to everything within it. With a mix of observation, skill, and imagination, you add the details that define characters, objects, and environments. You take inspiration from reality to build believable materials, and adapt to new tools to push them to their full potential. You freely choose the methods that work best for you to create a finished look that fits the feel of the game and makes it memorable.

Qualifications:

A college diploma in 3D Modelling or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset)
At least 1-3 years of experience in texturing, modelling, lighting, or other related experience
Knowledge of 2D art tools (e.g. Photoshop) and familiarity with 3D software (e.g. 3DS Max, ZBrush, or Maya) + game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal)
A solid understanding of art fundamentals (lighting, composition, proportion, colour theory, etc.), physically based rendering, and game constraints
A highly creative, collaborative, and innovative spirit
Excellent observation, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Motivation to reach out for feedback and adapt to it
Aesthetic sensitivity and a keen eye for even the subtlest of details!

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

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