Dungeon Artist

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World of WarcraftJob Title:Dungeon ArtistRequisition ID:R019350Job Description:Proletariat is seeking a Senior Environment Artist with a focus on architecture and structures for our work on World of Warcraft. In this role you will create the look of dungeons, raids, and architecture to engage and inspire curiosity in our players. The ideal candidate is a skilled 3D artist with experience in modeling interior and exterior architecture, who creates tastefully stylized art that serves the needs of gameplay, real-time performance metrics, and artistic vision. You are a patient and empathetic communicator and love taking ownership on projects.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Leads, Art Directors, Concept Artists, Game Designers, and Software Engineers to design and iterate on in-game environment art
Work in 3D authoring software to prototype and construct architectural assets from rough draft through production quality, including modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and lighting
Create 2D hand-painted textures (with no photograph overlays)
Complete technically sound art within agreed-upon production schedules and with minimal direction.
Solicit and apply regular feedback from Leads, Art Director and other collaborators
Work with performance in mind to ensure that assets meet performance budgets.
Communicate with Producers to maintain clear and consistent goals, and generate and meet time estimates
Mentor and offer feedback to more junior Dungeon Artists, motivate peers toward excellence
Incorporate feedback to iterate on project visual direction
Be a strong force in upholding a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for collaboration, communication, and creativity, with an emphasis on the values of diversity and inclusion
Your Background:
Some experience modeling, texturing, and lighting 3D architectural elements
A solid grasp of architecture fundamentals
Software experience such as 3ds Max or Maya and Photoshop
Experience creating assets in stylized material pipelines with an understanding of real-time game development needs
Understanding of traditional art principles including composition, design, shape language, and color theory
Can be relied upon to quickly learn new processes and software as needed
Experience working in a collaborative, iterative, agile environment
Excited to work together with other artists, improve visual skills, learn new techniques and applicable technology.
Strong communication skills; readily shares knowledge and information with others
Self-directed, enthusiastic, positive, embraces critiques
Understands the audience and appreciates games
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What we offer
Healthcare, dental, and vision, most of which are 100% sponsored by Proletariat to cover you and your family.
Flexible PTO Policy with a focus on minimum time away, rather than maximum.
401K plan with generous matching contributions.
Wellness reimbursements and discounts
Flexible working hours.
Our office is currently still remote, but we look forward to moving to an optional hybrid model in the future. If you're based outside of the Boston-area and you're not looking to relocate, we understand Just let us know your situation during your phone screen conversation, and we'll see if we can accommodate making a remote hire
EEO Statement
Proletariat values a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Rewards

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to promote health and wellness along with financial security. Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Wellness program, free and discounted games, and voluntary supplemental life;

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting our benefits page.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $ $55.14 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

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