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    Senior Hard Surface Artist - Vancouver, Canada - Microsoft Games

    Microsoft Games
    Microsoft Games Vancouver, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    The Coalition is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios and the home to one of gaming's most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of Microsoft's entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset and grit, all while putting our team first. If you have the fire to work with our driven team, then come work with us.

    We are seeking a creative and motivated Senior Hard Surface Artist. At The Coalition you will work on AAA console titles with a team of highly experienced artists who are passionate about playing games, making games, and creating their best work.

    Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

    Responsibilities
    • The creation of game ready AAA vehicles, weapons, and robots.
    • Work with the Art Directors, Artists, Riggers and Technical Artists to the create high quality art content which is efficient and aligns with the art direction of the game.
    • Sets a quality bar for external outsourcing partners, with the ability to continuously reiterate based on feedback and design criteria set out by the studio's Art Leadership team.
    • Working with the broader Art team to achieve key milestones and deliverables.
    • Embody our culture and values
    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications or related art field AND 4+ years experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment.
      • OR equivalent experience
    • 4+ years' of experience in AAA games
      • OR has shipped a AAA title
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • 5+ years' of experience in AAA games on a shipped title
    • Demonstrated aptitude in hard surface modeling.
    • Sound awareness of real time graphics issues
    • Thorough understanding of optimized meshes to maximize the high to low poly workflow.
    • Proficiency in 3D applications like Maya, 3D Max or Blender.
    • Proficiency in Substance Painter and Photoshop.
    • High level of attention to detail and professional pride in doing your best work.
    • Ability to work well under deadlines; self-motivated and work well in a collaborative environment.
    • Experience mentoring early in career artists
    • Z brush or other 3D painting software experience.
    • Fusion 360 experience
    • Substance Designer experience
    • Unreal Engine and/or other game engine experience
    Art IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $104,000 - CAD $193,200 per year.

    Find additional pay information here:

    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .

    Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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