Senior Hard Surface Artist

As a Senior Hard Surface Artist at Cloud Chamber, your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with Art Leads and other team members to create high-quality hard-surface assets, focusing on weapons and interactive props. You'll generate 3D models based on concept art or photo references while ensuring the visual style aligns with the game's aesthetic. Additionally, you will establish a weapon modeling and texturing pipeline and work diligently to implement feedback to enhance our game's environments and assets.

To be considered for the Senior Hard Surface Artist position at Cloud Chamber, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience creating high-quality 3D assets for AAA games, with at least one shipped title to your name. You need to be proficient in software such as 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, and Photoshop, as well as Z-Brush and Substance Painter. A solid foundation in traditional art and a deep understanding of real-world object and architecture construction are also highly desirable.

Cloud Chamber encourages creativity by fostering an open communication environment where team members can share ideas and feedback freely. As a Senior Hard Surface Artist, you'll have the autonomy to conceptualize hard-surface designs, collaborate closely with fellow Artists, and participate in establishing aesthetic benchmarks for asset creation. This collaborative spirit ensures that your artistic contributions are both valued and integrated seamlessly into the game’s design.

Essential software skills for the Senior Hard Surface Artist role at Cloud Chamber include proficiency in industry-standard tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Z-Brush, and Substance Painter. Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 or 5 is also highly desired since you will be creating assets that will be integrated into the game environment. Strong technical skills paired with a keen artistic eye will be vital for success in this role.

As a Senior Hard Surface Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will primarily work on AAA titles, specifically focusing on the next installment of the BioShock franchise. You'll be creating hard-surface models for weapons, interactive props, and various environmental elements, contributing significantly to the game's visual experience while helping establish the pipeline for art production and ensuring that the quality meets the high standards set by the team.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you contributed to hard surface modeling. Discuss the tools you used, any collaboration with other departments, and how you ensured that your work matched the artistic vision of the game.

Outline the steps you take, from analyzing the concept art to modeling and texturing the final product. Mention how you incorporate feedback and iterate on your designs to achieve a polished look.

Share examples of how you've received and applied feedback in past projects. Emphasize your positive attitude and willingness to improve, which reflects well in a collaborative working environment.

Discuss techniques such as proper texturing, attention to detail in proportions, and applying real-world references to enhance the realism of your hard surface models. Provide instances where these techniques helped in your past work.

Talk about your experience using Unreal Engine for asset integration. Mention specific features or processes you've utilized, such as importing models, setting up materials, and ensuring performance optimization.

Share your philosophy on teamwork, emphasizing communication, active listening, and helping others. Reflect on how working together with Art Leads and other artists can lead to better overall game quality.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning by following industry blogs, attending workshops, and participating in online communities. Mention any specific courses or resources that have helped you improve your craft.

Provide a detailed example of a project where you faced significant challenges. Discuss how you approached the issue, the steps you took to resolve it, and the final outcome, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Talk about your sources of inspiration, whether it's other games, real-world objects, or artistic styles. Explain how this inspiration fuels creativity in your own projects and influences your design choices.

Express your passion for the BioShock franchise, mentioning specific elements of the series that resonate with you. Highlight how your skills and experiences align with the artistic vision of the franchise and how you would contribute to its legacy.