Experienced 3D-Artist - Unannounced Game Project

About the role:
We are looking for a 3d Artist with a broad skillset who can take on a wide variety of tasks related to 3d content and environments. You will be creating a wide range of environments, 3d assets, textures, and materials (terrain, buildings, vehicles, props), work with implementation and scripting of assets according to established art vision and technical requirements. You will also take part in visual development and be expected to learn new tools and techniques based on our workflows as well as being able to communicate your own feedback regarding our internal tools and their development.

We greatly value good communication and cross-discipline collaboration and since you will be a part of a small team of talented artists we expect ownership not only over your own tasks but the process as a whole.
You will articulate and contextualize your decisions and communicate your ideas in English, as it is our company language.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience creating environments, 3D models and textures in the games industry

• Strong portfolio demonstrating experienced level 3D art skills and creativity

• Expert knowledge in Blender or Maya, Substance Designer and Substance Painter

• Strong skills in Zbrush and Photoshop.

• A solid understanding of 3D art fundamentals: Composition, Lighting, Material Expression, Color Use, etc.

• Knowledge of World Creator, World Machine or similar terrain generation software

• Knowledge of technical constraints, optimization and implementation

• Ability to properly research and work independently in absence of concept art

• Excellent communication skills (English, spoken and written)
  

Desirable:

• Technical art knowledge (scripting or rigging)

• Experience working with outsourcing partners.

• Experience with working with a wide range of tools and technologies.

The right candidate is passionate about Paradox grand strategy games and has an interest in stories centered around fiction (alternate history, science fiction, fantasy, steampunk, post-apocalyptic, and others).

We also think you have a passion for creating games (not just art), and working as a team to create something amazing. It’s important that you enjoy working in a team where everyone supports each other, and that you are motivated by having the creative freedom and responsibility to take charge of a task and deliver. You care about quality and you’re motivated by the idea of our many fans around the world interacting with your work.

As part of the recruitment process, you might be asked to perform a test and sign an NDA due to the unannounced project.

Practical information:

• Scope: Fulltime and permanent.

• Location: Based Onsite in Stockholm.

• Reports to: Art Manager