Clevrer | Lead 3D Artist

Position: Senior/Lead 3D Artist

Location: Remote

Our Mission:

Join our team of talented developers and industry veterans in the development of an exciting new fantasy/sci-fi IP and genre defying game featuring a blend of fast paced multiplayer action/combat, familiar MMORPG mechanics and rich RPG elements.  We’re pushing the boundaries of competitive play paradigms to create a more accessible yet deeper arena fighter (think


Elden Ring


meets


WoW Arena


).  Our broader mission is to create immersive experiences that expand genre conventions and redefine player engagement while having fun, enjoying work/life balance and sharing the spoils of our success.

Job Description:


You’ll play a crucial role in shaping our character, environment, and visual effects within our broader art and creative direction.  You will contribute to character and weapon design, environmental design from pre-production through production, launch and post-launch.

Responsibilities:

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  Lead and manage the 3D art team, providing artistic direction, mentorship, and feedback.
  
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  Collaborate closely with the Art Director and other departments to ensure consistent and high-quality art.
  
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  Create and implement 3D assets including characters, environments, and visual effects.
  
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  Work with shaders and materials to achieve the desired visual effects.
  
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  Optimize assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity.
  
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  Contribute to the development of visual style guides and ensure art assets adhere to them.
  
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  Participate in the creative process, providing ideas and solutions to artistic challenges.
  
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  Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in 3D techniques.
  

Requirements:

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  Solid understanding of Unreal Engine 5
  
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  Strong passion for fantasy/sci-fi genres.
  
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  Extensive experience in 3D art production for games, including modeling, rigging, texturing, shading, animation, and lighting.
  
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  Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software
  
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  Strong understanding of PBR workflows and material creation.
  
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  Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  
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  Solid understanding of game development pipelines and workflows.
  
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  Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of 3D art skills and styles.
  

Bonus Qualifications:

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  Leadership roles
  
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  Knowledge of technical art techniques for optimizing art assets.
  
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  Previous experience working on large-scale projects.
  

Application Process:


Interested candidates, please send inquiries to our email for prompt consideration.

Note:


this is initially an unpaid position as we work towards securing investment/funding and/or publishing partners.  The plan is for this to become a long-term, paid position, once we are sufficiently funded, with an opportunity for equity and/or profit sharing depending on your level of effort, contributions and experience.