Expert Weapons Artist - Call Of Duty - New Studio

Job Description

Expert Weapons Artist – Austin

Your Platform

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 ''Game of the Year'' awards and 100 ''Editor's Choice'' awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision Blizzard. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

Your Mission

As an Expert Weapons Artist, you will model and texture industry leading assets. If you have a desire to work on the most successful FPS franchise in the history of video games, please apply online.

Note: A portfolio submission is required for this position. Please focus this portfolio on personal contributions to your projects. Please include a shot breakdown specifying what you were directly responsible for creating.

Infinity Ward has a state-of-the-art facility, an industry leading development team, and a studio culture built to promote and support world class game developers.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Art Director and the Viewmodel team to deliver industry leading assets
• Create visually appealing, realistic 3D designs of firearms drawing from real world inspiration
• Author physically accurate materials with a keen eye for authenticity
• Troubleshoot technical and artistic issues
• Communicate effectively with team members, production and management to ensure that project goals and deadlines are met
• Evaluate software, tech and tools to help identify opportunities for pipeline improvement
• Take creative ownership on blueprint and skin creation
• Contribute to high quality look development with the goal of setting the bar
• Able to prioritize and delegate tasks to junior members of the art team
• Help train and mentor more junior artists

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience creating high-quality viewmodel assets for AAA games
• Receive, give, and apply feedback effectively while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly proficient in Maya or 3ds Max, Fusion360/CAD and Substance Painter
• Strong understanding of hard surface design fundamentals
• Advanced understanding of physically based materials
• Self-driven, dedicated to advancing your craft, and eager to learn new techniques and software
• You are passionate about games; take pride in everything you do and have a positive attitude

Extra Points:
• 2+ AAA games shipped
• Eye for hard surface design and strong understanding of ergonomics
• Additional experience in traditional art
• Understanding of photogrammetry and how it pertains to material creation

''We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re5p98-3-149-214-32-42 in your application.