3D Artist

VALICY; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VALICY in Wilmington, NC is seeking a skilled 3D Artist to craft stylized game assets, from modeling and texturing to lighting and engine-ready delivery. You will collaborate with art leads and programmers, contribute to UI and overall visual design, and maintain a strong portfolio demonstrating versatile styles.

This role requires an eye for color, composition, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Experience with Unity, Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush, and Substance Painter is preferred, along with

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating breadth of art styles and techniques.
• 1-3 years experience in a related position.
• High proficiency using Maya to create stylized characters/assets.
• Eye for color and composition in 2D and 3D designs.
• Skilled in Photoshop.
• Ability to sculpt stylized assets or characters in Zbrush.
• Experience in the Unity3D game engine (importing assets, animation editor, shuriken particle system).
• Experience with Substance Painter is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
• Create high-quality 3D and 2D assets to meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Demonstrate strengths in modeling, texturing, and lighting of 3D assets.
• Organize and implement assets in the Unity 3D game engine.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of artists and programmers to offer creative solutions to both art and game design challenges.
• Produce concept sketches and quick edits to communicate artistic concepts with the team.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Eye for color & composition

Team collaboration

Education

Art degree (Associates or Bachelors)

Tools

Maya

Photoshop

ZBrush

Unity3D

Substance Painter

Job description

Job Title: 3D Artist

Location: Wilmington, NC

Department: NC Art

Reports To: ArtLead

Status: Exempt

Online art portfolio (Required at the time of application) - This can be work-related or personal projects outside of work-related activities

WHO WE ARE:

We are Valicy.

We make games. We also make the machines they run on. What we're building matters. How we treat people matters more.

OUR MISSION

We exist to create excellent gaming experiences, treat our customers the way we want to be treated, and positively impact people's lives through a culture of care.

Seven values guide how we work. We call it our FIGHTER mindset:

• Fun: Enjoy the journey together
• Innovative: Consistently pushing new boundaries through creativity
• Growth: Committed to growing personally and professionally
• Humble & Passionate: It’s important to be both
• Teamwork: Built on trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results
• Excellence: Pursuing high standards in everything we do
• Relational: Building trust and relationships with customers and teammates

If this is the kind of place you've been looking for, let's talk.

SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate for 3D Artist has experience modeling, texturing, and lighting engine-ready assets in a stylized world. A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D Artist will work across all aspects of a game's visual design, UI, art, and more. Blending artisticexpertiseand technical ability, the 3D Artist will create visually stimulating content that will enhance game playability andshowcaseoriginal experiences to a wide player audience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
• Create high-quality 3D and 2D assets to meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Demonstrate strengths in modeling, texturing, and lighting of 3D assets.
• Organize and implement assets in the Unity 3D game engine.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of artists and programmers to offer creative solutions to both art and game design challenges.
• Produce concept sketches and quick edits to communicate artistic concepts with the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A strong portfoliodemonstratinga breadth of art styles and techniques
• 1-3years experiencein a related position
• A high levelofproficiencyusing Maya to create fun and stylized characters/assets
• An eye for color and composition in 2D and 3D designs
• Skilled in Photoshop
• Ability to sculpt stylized assets or characters inZbrush
• Experience in the Unity3D game engine (importing assets, animation editor, shuriken particle system)

Preferred Requirements:

• Art degree (Associates or Bachelors)
• Experience in casino ormobile gamingindustry
• Understanding of the visual style and gameplay of top tier slot games
• Experience with Substance Painter

This Job Description is to be used as a guide foraccomplishingCompanyobjectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.