Senior Environment Texture Artist: Sucker Punch Productions

Senior Texture Artist   Sucker Punch Productions is seeking an experienced Senior Texture Artist with a solid understanding of advanced run-time rendering technologies. We have a dynamic, creative and friendly atmosphere at our studio, where you can have a big impact on a project as an individual artist and as part of the creative team. If you love to constantly learn and contribute to raising the bar of digital media with a tight knit team, Sucker Punch is waiting for you!    RESPONSIBILITIES: Creation of complex layered texture maps.

Map textures onto 3D models and surfaces.

Collaborate with the rendering programming team to develop material shaders and establish support needs.

Work with environment modelers and design to create visually striking game environments.

Finishing out levels or areas of the environment, detail and polish work. QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of five years professional experience in video game art production with understanding of run-time rendering technology.

Skilled at texturing surfaces and use of materials on a variety of game assets.

Must be able to work with and interpret concept art to achieve detail and be able to research and source real-world reference when needed.

Highly developed eye for color and detail. DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:

Excellent Photoshop and Maya skills.

Knowledge of texturing programs like Substance or Quixel.

Strong knowledge of Zbrush.

General knowledge of physical based lighting and rendering.

Traditional drawing, painting, photography or sculpture skills.

Previous console (especially Next Gen) development experience.   Portfolio and other Requirements

A portfolio review is required.  We prefer web-based submissions, but will evaluate DVDs if necessary.

Applicants should expect to take a texture test using 3D models we provide.

Applicants must be able to work in the USA and willing to relocate to the Seattle, WA area.