3D Artist

About Ascendion :

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

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About the Role:

Title: 3D Artist 4

Location: Onsite/ Redmond,WA

Summary:

• Our Game Studios is looking for a sharp eye and a deft hand to help breathe a fresh vision into a new Halo experience. Teamwork, innovation, attention-to-detail and unbridled passion are characteristics we look for in all of our artists. If you are a top talent looking for an exciting, high profile project to challenge you, this is where you need to be.
• The Concept Artist is central in establishing the overall vision of the universe, working with the Lead Concept Artist to create imagery that will communicate the visual experience, excite the team, and help blueprint all the aspects of the game for content authoring. He/she should bring a world class understanding of composition and color, a strong ability to render exciting industrial design, and a firm grasp of the practical aspects of content creation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist and other Artists to define the look of the project, from global 'broad stroke vision' and mood to its specific, individual pieces.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the game universe and the constraints of the technology.
• Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with the Art Director and other relevant departments.
• Create orthographic (construction) drawings for environments, props, characters, vehicles and weapons.
• Assist the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist and other Senior Concept Artists in providing studio feedback during the course of production.
• Participate in regular team meetings

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or diploma with an emphasis on Art
• Shipped at least one AAA game title
• An outstanding grasp of human anatomy, animal anatomy, industrial, and architectural design coupled with strong traditional art fundamentals
• Exceptional mastery of either Photoshop or Painter
• Ability to work collaboratively - must be open to direction and able to embrace change.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills

• Concept Art Fundamentals – Minimum 5 years of experience with composition, lighting, and design principles to create high-quality visual assets.
• Development Tool Proficiency – Minimum 3–5 years of experience using tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, and Photoshop for game asset creation.
• Collaboration & Communication Skills – Strong ability to work within a team environment and coordinate effectively across art and development teams (experience level typically demonstrated through 5 years in similar roles).

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Salary Range: $1,12,720 - 1,22,720 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [09-10 days/hours of paid time off]

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