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Technical Content Artist

A career at RareBird Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some emerging talented people in the industry.

RareBird is on the lookout for a passion-driven junior artist to work alongside the environment art team and assist with the creation and implementation of art assets. This is a full-time permanent position working remotely. It is a plus to be working in the LA area.

WHAT WE DO

What we do greatly varies depending on what part of the development cycle we are at. As follows a few examples of the many areas we assist the environment art team with:

  • We integrate existing artwork, fixing and tweaking where required.

  • We create LODs, collision and other support art elements.

  • We provide technical/optimization assistance.

  • We fix a range of bugs – from simple bugs to complex art solutions.

  • We sometimes assist with the creation of 3D assets.

  • We integrate 2D designs into 3D environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • General art support for the main environment art team.

  • Processing of art work through the game pipeline.

  • Optimizing artwork to improve performance.

  • Creating support assets (LODs, collision, lighting etc.).

  • Troubleshooting any new tools and plugins.

  • Bug fixing.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of post-secondary educational experience in 2D and 3D art production.

  • Must provide a portfolio through a webpage or other digital media to be considered.

SKILLS

  • Strong knowledge in 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and/or Maya and Photoshop.

  • Good ability to grasp new programs and systems quickly.

  • Strong communication and time management skills.

  • Able to prioritize and multi-task.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • One to two years professional experience in the games industry.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume, portfolio and cover-letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a RareBird recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

RareBird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.