Weapons and Cosmetics 3D Generalist

As a Weapons and Cosmetics 3D Generalist at Digital Extremes, your responsibilities include collaborating with the Lead Artist to create high and low poly models, textures, and materials for real-time AAA game assets. You'll focus on working from provided concept art, while also having the freedom to contribute your own ideas. An important part of the role is communicating effectively with other teams involved in animation and rigging, ensuring the assets fit seamlessly within the game environment.

To qualify for the Weapons and Cosmetics 3D Generalist role at Digital Extremes, you should have at least 3 years of experience in game development, particularly in modeling and texturing weapons, equipment, props, or characters. A university degree in visual arts or relevant industry experience is preferred. Outstanding skills in ZBrush, Adobe Substance Painter, and a thorough understanding of the asset creation process are essential for this position.

Successful Weapons and Cosmetics 3D Generalists at Digital Extremes possess a genuine passion for exploratory designs, along with a keen eye for detail, light, shade, and color in texture mapping. Other crucial skills include strong problem-solving abilities, flexibility to adapt to different art styles, and proficiency in high/low poly modeling. Applicants with additional experience in illustration or animation will find their skills particularly beneficial.

Yes! Digital Extremes offers flexibility for the Weapons and Cosmetics 3D Generalist position, allowing candidates to work remotely. This approach is part of our emphasis on work-life balance and ensuring that talented individuals from different locations can contribute to our exciting projects.

Digital Extremes prides itself on being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, creating a supportive environment where employees feel they make a meaningful impact. The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a culture of collaboration, making it an ideal workplace for passionate individuals looking to develop their careers in game development.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've used ZBrush. Mention techniques you've mastered, such as sculpting organic and inorganic forms. Share examples of how your ZBrush skills have contributed to the overall design quality of your projects.

Discuss your approach step-by-step, starting from concept art to high/low poly modeling and texturing. Emphasize techniques like multi-part baking and PBR texturing, and how you manage geometry and texel density in real-time game engines.

Provide examples of previous projects where you've had to pivot your style to meet a specific game's visual needs. Emphasize your ability to research and understand various art styles while maintaining consistency with game design principles.

Mention specific challenges related to asset creation, like performance optimization or detail management. Explain the strategies you implemented, such as collaborating with other departments or seeking feedback, to refine your assets and ensure they met desired standards.

Share a story where your creative input significantly enhanced a project. Discuss how your idea aligned with the game’s vision and how you communicated this concept with your team for successful implementation.

Talk about your experience with texture maps, discussing what software you prefer and why, such as Adobe Substance Painter. Highlight your understanding of next-gen texturing techniques and how you've applied them in past projects.

Mention the resources you follow—like blogs, forums, or online courses—to stay informed. Convey your passion for continuous learning and adapting new tools or practices in your modeling and texturing work.

Explain your project management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks and using efficient workflows. Provide examples of how you've met deadlines while maintaining high-quality work through effective time management.

List your preferred software, like ZBrush, Maya, or Blender, and explain why you enjoy using them. Discuss any features that particularly enhance your workflow or that you find essential for creating high-quality 3D assets.

Show your enthusiasm for Digital Extremes, particularly its unique projects like Warframe. Talk about your admiration for the company culture, its commitment to innovation, and how your skills and passions align with the company's mission and values.