3D Concept Artist (Hard Surface team)

Gunzilla Games; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative game development studio is seeking a talented 3D Concept Artist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in creating captivating concepts for an exciting new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter. You'll collaborate closely with the art director and other artists to design believable weapons and vehicles, ensuring your artistic vision aligns with the project's style. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values creativity and originality, while also offering a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about gaming and eager to make your mark in the industry, this role is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Unlimited Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Working

Work from Home

Health Insurance

Bonuses

English / German Courses

Public Transportation

Relocation & Accommodation Support

Office Perks & Gym Membership

Qualifikationen

• Over 4 years of experience in 3D Concept Art specializing in hard surface.
• Strong traditional illustration skills and excellent drawing abilities.

Aufgaben

• Create original concepts for weapons, vehicles, and props.
• Translate ideas into production-ready art and maintain art direction.

Kenntnisse

3D Concept Art

Hard Surface Art

Weapon Design

Traditional Illustration

Storytelling

Good English Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Art or Design

Tools

Photoshop

Maya

ZBrush

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.
Gunzilla’s formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.

The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO’s Chernobyl series), Petr Cherkes, Creative Design Director (The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director (Adam, Book of the Dead), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, (Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director (Control, Far Cry 6).

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
• We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we’re strong together, we thrive together.
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
• Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we’re building.

ABOUT THE JOB

Gunzilla Games is seeking a talented and experienced 3D Concept Artist (Hard Surface team) to create standout concepts for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, currently available as Early Access on PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a 3D Concept Artist, you will:

• Work with the art director, hard surface and weapon artists to create a cast of believable weapons, vehicles, and other hard surface props elements
• Design original concepts that fit within the project style guide
• Translate high-level ideas into production-ready art packets
• Maintain the art direction while providing a variety of ideas and explorations
• Provide in-depth research, reference material, and develop conceptual ideas
• Create storyboards and dynamic keyframes that illustrate the story and gameplay

REQUIREMENTS

• Over 4 years of experience as a 3D Concept Artist in the gaming industry, specializing in hard surface and weapon direction art
• Create concepts from scratch and create color studies
• Create concepts/explorations at different quality outputs, from sketches to final key art
• Traditional illustration skills in multiple media and excellent drawing skills, matte painting experience
• Fundamental skills, including good use of line, light, shadow, and color
• Experience with storytelling and concept development
• Value working with specific styles, including a style set by another artist or art director
• Good English communication and writing skills

GUNZILLA OFFERS*

• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Working
• Work from Home
• Health Insurance
• Bonuses
• English / German Courses
• Public Transportation
• Relocation & Accommodation Support
• Office Perks & Gym Membership

*Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position

COME AS YOU ARE

Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We’re looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we’re developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else’s, regardless of your background.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Here’s what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla.
• Click on 'Apply Here' on the page of the role and send us your CV via email.
• If selected to move to the next stage, you’ll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.
• Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
• Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you’ll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
• Following your interview, we’ll contact you either way.
• If the interview went well but we feel you aren’t suited to the specific role, we’ll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.