Associate Integration Artist

Job Description

Why Raven?

Here at Raven, we pride ourselves on our unique vision for the industry that continues to inspire us after more than 30 years. We developed a team that cares about one another, our games, and our players. We treat each other with respect. We bring no egos. We focus on what is best for the game. We hire stunning peers. We own our mistakes. As we enter the next exciting chapter of our story, we are looking for people to grow with us. If you want to work with a world-class team, on exciting new projects, then apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Your Mission

Your mission is to track, facilitate, and assimilate outsource art assets into fully realized AAA-level game content for the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise. You will work alongside and train with experienced artists and producers, learn standard processes, and act as the final gate for quality, performant 3D content. This associate-level position is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your organizational and technical skills, apply your art production capabilities, and be a front-line contributor on an evergreen title enjoyed by over ninety million gamers across the globe. Above all, we are looking for an innovative and dedicated teammate to help tell our story.

You Will…
• Share your deep passion for perfecting methods, collaborating with others, and delivering accurate results.
• Work closely with your Lead to meet integration expectations and implement technical and aesthetic direction.
• Use custom tools to bring assets in-game, troubleshoot issues, and ensure art is ready for final use and is accurate.
• Correct, improve, or rework outsource assets as needed to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensure that all outsource files are clean, easy to use, properly organized, and checked in.
• Thrive on open and welcome constructive feedback.
• Proactively increase your knowledge of new tools, processes, and pipeline practices.
• Contribute creative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development.

You Bring…

Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years in an Integration Art or similar role
• Proven ability to create quality game assets applying multiple major 3D and 2D packages (3DS Max or Maya and Photoshop or Substance) for console hardware (Xbox, PS, PC).
• Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and enjoys working in a collaborative, iterative, and agile process.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Highly organized, meticulous technical skill, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Familiar with game engines, pipelines, and processes.
• Familiar understanding of game art with ability to clearly discuss modern trends.
• Recent portfolio demonstrating focus and commitment to realistic environment and current gen 2D/3D asset creation; ideally demonstrating various objects alone and assembled into compelling environments.

Extra Points:
• Experience working with outsource assets and pipelines in an ongoing production environment.
• Strong understanding of material creation and current gen texture/material pipelines.
• Basic understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines, memory constraints, and development processes.
• Passion for the Call of Duty franchise.
• Background in architecture, design, and/or traditional art.
• History of playing a variety of game genres both digital and physical.

About Raven

Founded in 1990, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games including Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty® franchise. We are based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.

We each bring a unique set of experiences from dozens of cultural backgrounds.
Our shared values unify our direction and decisions, helping us touch the lives of more than a billion people every single day.

About Activision

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network in the world!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only improved by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We seek to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the US, the standard base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $44.47 Hourly. This base pay range is for the US and is not applicable to locations outside of the US Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gknqyp-3-17-186-218-42 in your application.