Job specification for Environment Artist

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Surname	Rock Star North	We'd like to hear from the industry's most talented environment artists. You will be designing, building and texturing the world and have the creative and technical knowledge to achieve the highest quality results within budget. Advanced skills in one or more of the standard industry 3D packages essential. Knowledge of 3DS Max an advantage. Please accompany the application with links to your portfolio or provide examples of your work. RESPONSIBILITIES Model, texture and create collision in 3D for game environments. Works closely with Programmers to ensure polygon counts and texture sizes are fully optimized for target platforms while minimizing any impact on artistic integrity of assets. Participates in R&D of new techniques to implement into production pipeline. Proactively seeks feedback from Lead Artist, Producer and Creative Director. Ensures that artistic style is consistent with defined visual style for the game QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of post-secondary educational experience in 2D and 3D art production. Superior 2D and 3D art skills. Eagerness to learn new software tools and technologies. Ability to work in a team setting, under deadlines and time constraints. Expertise in 3ds Max, Photoshop, or other technologies utilized in the production of game art. Strong technical background with ability to grasp new programs and systems quickly. Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation. Strong communication and time management skills. Able to prioritize and multi-task. Creative nature with strong problem solving skills. Game experience preferred.	Job Specification by a game developer Rockstar North. This job in particular is 3D environment artist and it requires knowledge in Autodesk 3DStudio Max. Although qualification including education in 2D as well.	Popular (Job Specification on the official website of an Edinburgh based game comopany)
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Year	2012
Title	Rock Star North Jobs -  Environment Artists
Publisher	https://www.rockstargames.com/jobs/position/ 850d09bc75390852e54f70c88088eeac/rockstar-north