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Keywords Studios · 1 day ago

3D Generalist - GameSim

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$70K/yr - $75K/yr
date2+ years exp

Keywords Studios is a game development studio that partners with clients to build games across PC/console and a range of art styles. They are seeking a mid-level 3D Generalist to create environment content end-to-end, focusing on modeling, texturing, and implementation in a proprietary engine.

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Responsibilities

Create custom environment assets and assemble environment areas (this is not primarily modular kit-building)
Model and texture organic environment assets (rock walls, cliffs, tree roots, terrain-like forms) plus hard-surface props
Author high-quality materials in Substance 3D and apply them effectively in-engine
Understand shader concepts well enough to work within limits, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Tech Art/Engineering
Own optimization fundamentals: budgets, LODs, performance constraints, and console targets
Proactively problem-solve, communicate clearly, and contribute to a healthy team culture
Collaborate closely with the Environment Lead and Art Director; partner with Tech Art/Engineering as needed

Qualification

Environment modelingSubstance 3DUnreal Engine 4/5MayaZbrushOptimization knowledgeHoudiniTechnical art skillsLighting skillsVersatility in art stylesClear communicationCollaboration

Required

Minimum 2-years of professional game industry experience working in a stylized realism art style
Strong environment modeling skills in Maya and/or Blender experience
Strong material creation skills in Substance 3D and Zbrush
Proven end-to-end environment workflow experience (modeling through in-engine implementation in Unreal Engine 4 or 5)
Demonstrated optimization knowledge (LODs, budgets, constraints)
Clear written and verbal communication; strong collaboration habits
Can work Eastern (ET) core hours with possible overlap hours with Pacific (PT)
Work options are flexible: remote / hybrid / onsite

Preferred

Houdini experience
Technical art skills (tools, shader work, pipeline problem solving)
Lighting skills (mood, readability, exposure discipline)
Versatility across stylized and realistic work; foliage experience

Benefits

Opportunity to work on different projects
3 weeks of paid leave
Benefits package including medical, dental and vision
Sick Leave
Disability Coverage
Performance bonus
Corporate holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
Professional Development
Snacks, drinks, ping pong, and more!

Company

Keywords Studios

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Keywords studios provides creative and technical services to the video game industry.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Dublin, Dublin, IRL
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.keywordsstudios.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$487.95M
2024-07-03Post Ipo Equity
2024-07-03Acquired
2023-07-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M

Leadership Team

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Robert Kingston
Chief Financial Officer
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