BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Environment Artist 2 Job for an opportunity at Redmond, WA Onsite!

Position Title: Environment Artist 2

Location: Redmond, WA Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 15 Months.

Job Type: Contract and Onsite

Pay Range: $40 - $45/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Turn 10 Studios, the creators of the top selling and critically acclaimed Forza franchise, is seeking an experienced Environment Artist with an eye for detail and a passion for creating stunning photorealistic environments to join our team. In this role, you will use your talents to support our external art teams in the creation of large-scale environments and game-ready assets. You will help review and refine assets to ensure content meets the visual goals of the project. The ideal candidate has a strong artistic background and is a great team collaborator with great communication skills.

Responsibilities: HARD SKILLS

• Create high quality track environments by crafting rich and detailed terrain, vegetation, track surface, materials and more.
• Create, modify, and review track assets throughout all stages of production.
• Clearly communicate production challenges to Environment Leadership as appropriate
• Create asset specs and documentation detailing best practices, learnings, and challenges.
• Collaborate with internal and external artists to validate art asset delivery and integration.
• Create high quality models, materials, and prototypes as needed.
• Set dress and storytelling of tracks and environments.

• A strong visual and technical understanding of 3D modelling, texturing, and level creation
• Strong scene compositional skills to help assist with environment set dressing and storytelling.
• Proficiency with 3DSMax and/or equivalent software
• An eagerness to learn and teach new tools and processes.
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Experience working with terrain/vegetation/material authoring software such as: Gaea, World Machine, ZBrush, Substance Designer, Speedtree
• A portfolio demonstrating strong modelling, sculpting, material creation and scene composition.
• A passion for art, innovation, and technology a plus

3 years of experience with at least 1 shipped title on console or PC.

• Degrees or certifications required - BA or BFA in Video Production, Visual Communications, or equivalent experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong modelling, sculpting, material creation and scene composition.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 217214 when responding to this ad.