Another Axiom | Job Position: General 3D Artist

Responsibilities

Modeling, texturing, creating UVs, and engine implementation of stylized 3D assets for a game developed with the Unreal Engine or Unity
Animation requirements include understanding rigging, skinning, keyframing and other animation techniques. Should be able to create and manipulate character rigging to facilitate realistic movement and animation
The ability to lead and inspire a team of artists, providing direction, feedback and support. This requires strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to quickly solve the inevitable challenges that arise over a project. Candidate also must manage deadlines, priorities, and resources in a fast-paced production environment
Working with the art team and technical directors to establish best practices for the assets and pipeline
Coordinating with third-party vendors to ensure the assets they produce are high quality and consistent with the game’s art direction and technical specifications
Actively participate in technical and artistic problem-solving discussions that result in high-quality and scalable solutions
Closely collaborate with production and the rest of the art team to create and maintain a transparent and reliable schedule
Traditional drawing skills for communicating ideas
Adapt based on feedback given and to changing project requirements, technologies, and priorities
Any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values
All employees must follow Another Axiom’s employment practices

‍Additional Job Requirements

Occasional travel required for trade shows and community events
Flexible schedule to accommodate the team’s worldwide coverage

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Essential Qualifications

5-8+ years experience as a Generalist 3D Artist responsible for creating game-ready assets in a full-cycle game development studio
5+ years of professional experience with Unreal or Unity
Demonstrated list of shipped titles
Understanding of rigging/skinning processes for a cosmetics system.
Experience in Unity/Unreal engines (lighting, time of day, fog/skyboxes, palette control, and post-process effects)
Understanding of modern materials and shaders and a high level of proficiency with Blender, Maya/3DSMax, and Substance Designer/Painter
Strong traditional art fundamentals, including the function of form and color, proportions, shape, etc.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to identify and resolve issues, and understanding of technical dependencies
VR experience a plus and a love for VR a must

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
Identifying and understanding the speech of another person
Ability to play VR games for extended sessions
Ability to play physically demanding games for extended sessions including standing, upper body strength and endurance.

The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

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Bonus Qualifications

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
Target Bonus
401(k) Matching
Full Medical, Dental, & Vision paid 100% by Another Axiom
Fully remote + ~2 team off-sites a year and potential ongoing education support through conferences attendance for approved employees

Summary

We are seeking a Generalist 3D Artist who will plan an integral part of the art team tasked with designing and implementing a wide range of in-game art assets for use inside our current game projects. This role is critical for bringing our games to life through versatile artistic skills. The General 3D Artist will work across various artistic disciplines including modeling, texturing, applying shaders, animation, and vfx to create high-quality assets that enhance the immersive experience of our games. The successful candidate in this role will translate a passion for building extraordinary new experiences into games that inspire others. Compensation: Salary Exempt (Estimated Total Compensation - $144,000 - $180,000)

About Another Axiom

Another Axiom is the development team for Gorilla Tag - with over 6 million lifetime users on the Meta Quest and PC VR platforms. Our passion is building Diegetic Virtual Realities.

Instead of treating our world like a video game, we are building products that make it feel like it’s a plausible, alternate space that could exist if the rules of reality were just a little bit different. People come away from our world with real dreams and memories of having been there with their friends.

Another Axiom is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that our team is successful when the products that we make are built by people that represent our diverse audience.

At Another Axiom, we are a flat organization where everyone is a developer. Opportunity and responsibility, in all aspects of development, are available to everyone on our team.

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