PROP ARTIST

WE ARE GAMEMAKERSWho We AreWe are a diverse group of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!What We NeedWe are looking for a Prop Artist to support and collaborate with a team of artists to create 3D assets that are both visually stunning and contribute to the creation of amazing environments. The ideal candidate should be able to assist the Environment Art team in creating a fulfilling 3D space, working closely with Art Direction, Tech Art, and Engineering to understand, explore and execute a cohesive visual style; additionally, working with Design to ensure both game metrics and world-building mesh together. This is an amazing opportunity to work side-by-side with great talent to establish a new 2K franchise. (maybe 31st Union franchise? And is it a franchise? )What You Will Do Create props for in-game use that match art style and vision and are performant in-gameCreate textures and materials that align with the style and tone of the gameTake direction and feedback from the Art Director and Art Leads in order to grow art skillsCollaborate closely with other Art teamsOrganize and manage all prop assets and tasks to meet deadline constraintsRequired Experience2+ years of relevant work in the industryAbility to create models, texturing, UV, materials, and authoring collisions in environment art pipelinesSelf-motivated team player with great communication skills and with the ability to work in a feedback centric & evolving environmentDetail oriented and very organized is a MUSTExperience with various software packages including Unreal Engine, Maya and Substance PainterAbility to adapt to different art styles is a PLUSAbility and willingness to learn and expand your art skillsAbility to translate 2D concepts or references into 3D modelsPassion for video games and commitment to learning in an effort to best service players and fansAble to work and communicate in English is a MUSTJoin our mission: Bring fun, inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community:https://thirtyfirstunion.com/values31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation.SECURITY NOTICE - We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate.Please know that 31st Union and 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews. If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.