3D Artist

380 Data Dr, Draper, UT
Full-time

We're looking for a talented and passionate 3D Artist for our flagship mobile game, Animal Jam - Play Wild! As a key member of our development team, you'll work alongside some of the best and brightest in the game industry. The ideal candidate is adept at 3D modeling, with a proven ability to create beautiful and stylized artwork, and the abilities to take direction and make smart creative choices. As a 3D Artist, you'll be expected to demonstrate a passion for developing high quality games.

WildWorks is gaming studio devoted to creating ridiculously fun games for kids, tweens, and teens. We produce content we’re passionate about: gaming, technology, and education. By combining innovative technologies with our unique sense of creativity and love of gaming, we create award-winning games which draw players in and encourage them to stay and enjoy themselves.

Responsibilities

• Use Maya to craft beautiful and functional 3D assets for iOS and Android.
• Work closely with a team of artists, designers, and engineers to bring our worlds to virtual life.
• Carefully test your work, and the work of others, to ensure a high level of stability and quality.
• Assist in refining and improving the art creation pipeline.
• Contribute great ideas and positive energy to all aspects of game development.

Qualifications

• An online demo reel or portfolio demonstrating your ability.
• Strong 3D modeling skills in Maya, with the ability to translate 2D to 3D.
• Able to work with others to explore a wide variety of ideas.
• Passionate about making games.
• Self-motivated, team player with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to personal and peer development, and sharing best practices.

Pluses

• Experience with mobile, social or children's games.
• A degree, formal art education, or equivalent work experience.
• Can create a wide variety of art, including props, clothing, environments, and VFX.
• Familiarity with Unity.
• Scripting proficiency.
• Multidisciplinary experience in game design, art or production.

Required Application Materials

• An online demo reel or portfolio demonstrating your ability.
• Resume
• Cover Letter – which should include:
  • Why you are interest in joining the WildWorks team.
  • What development experiences / skills are you excited to bring to the team.
  • What do you geek out about?

Please send your application materials to careers@wildworks.com

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This is a full-time, on-site position in our Draper, UT studio.
No agents or third-party submissions, please.