We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us build ARK II, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features, while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies. And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Prop Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with other artists, designers and programmers to help craft compelling and visually striking next gen assets.
- Create models and textures for both hard surface and soft surface/organic game assets varying from simple handheld items to large and complex architectural pieces using both high/low baking and weighted normals workflows.
- Iterate on game assets with cross functional teams and leads through prototyping and critiques.
- Maintain a balance between visual quality and performance requirements.
- Work with, and contribute to other ad hoc areas when needed.
Requirements:
- Game development degree, at least 1 shipped title as a Prop Artist, and/or game mod creation experience.
- Software: Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter
- Great understanding of current asset creation tools and techniques.
- Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating strong understanding of shape, perspective, and texture.
- Strong self-motivation, great communication, time management skills, and awesome team-player attitude
- Capable of mastering new pipelines and tech tools.
- Passion for games and gaming.
Pluses:
- Experience working in the Unreal Engine.
- Ability to create organic sculpted assets in addition to hard surface assets.
- Midpoly and weighted normals workflows.
- Familiarly with ARK: Survival Evolved
- Substance Designer experience.
- UE5 Material experience.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Portfolio link
- NOTE: Application generally requires a small art test during the second phase.
About Studio Wildcard
Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options
Skills Required
- Game development degree, at least one shipped title as a Prop Artist, and/or game mod creation experience
- Experience with Blender, ZBrush, and Substance Painter
- Strong understanding of current game asset creation tools and techniques
- Portfolio demonstrating strong understanding of shape, perspective, and texture
- Strong self-motivation, communication, time management, and teamwork skills
- Ability to learn new pipelines and technology tools
- Passion for games and gaming
- Experience working in Unreal Engine
- Ability to create organic sculpted assets in addition to hard-surface assets
- Experience with midpoly and weighted normals workflows
- Familiarity with ARK: Survival Evolved
- Substance Designer experience
- UE5 Material experience
What We Do
Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.
