3D Art Generalist
Company Overview: Mythical Games, a game technology company supported by venture capital, is dedicated to empowering the upcoming generation of players, games, and studios. The company aims to launch outstanding video games incorporating distributed ledger technology and providing a platform for other game developers to do the same.
Company Culture: Mythical Games prides itself on its 'People First' culture, emphasizing the significance of having great people and a positive culture to create exceptional products. By fostering empathy and respect within the team, Mythical Games aims for both personal fulfillment and outstanding work outcomes.
Position Overview: Mythical Games is actively seeking a 3D Art Generalist to join their development team currently working on a Pudgy Penguins™ game. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Art Director to bring various designs to life as game assets using the Unity Game Engine. Tasks include creating textures from 2D concepts, finalizing designs from other artists, and modeling character accessories and props to complete the game design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in collaboration with art directors to model, texture, and occasionally render 3D game assets such as characters, props, and environments.
- Aid in the development and integration of assets within the Unity Engine game environment.
- Participate in remote meetings with the development team and contribute to future development brainstorming.
- Continuously enhance artistic skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
- Educational background in game art/design or equivalent professional experience.
- Impressive portfolio demonstrating proficiency with various tools like Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter, ZBrush, etc.
- Strong skills in UV and texture mapping.
- Familiarity with Unity Engine and production management tools.
- Effective team communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with communication and collaboration platforms like Slack.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
- Understanding of core artistic principles and experience in hand-painted textures is a plus.
- Preferably experienced with source control tools like Perforce, Git, etc.
Additional Details:
The salary range for the role varies based on the location of work, aligned with three compensation pay range tiers. The total compensation package includes base pay, corporate bonuses, and equity plan participation.
Location & Salary Tiers:
- Tier 1: $110,000 - $152,000 (e.g., San Francisco Bay Area, California)
- Tier 2: $99,000 - $136,000 (e.g., Outside SF Bay Area in California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York)
- Tier 3: $88,000 - $121,000 (e.g., All other states outside mentioned Tier 1 and 2 locations)
The company celebrates diversity and encourages individuals from various backgrounds to apply, including POC, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals of all gender identities.
For any accommodations required during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact accessibility@mythical.games for assistance in ensuring an accessible and equitable interview process.
