Do you like playing games? Do you understand what differentiates a good game from a great game? Can you see how YOU can have input with your expertise and experience?
As a Senior 3D Artist at Relax Gaming, you should aim no smaller than to make the best slot games the world has ever seen. We are now expanding our team, and we are looking for a creative individual with skills-to-amaze to join us.
In this role, you will create impactful artwork - creating characters, environments, and game elements that stand out and catch the player’s eye. You will work closely with the Art Director, game producers, animators, and game developers in a vibrant, fast-paced, and collaborative environment within a dedicated game development team.
Our studio will have several game projects running simultaneously so expect the freedom to dynamically work with a wide variety of projects and art styles as well as contributing to several new and old IPs.
As a game artist, you should have a profound understanding of shape and form, color theory and composition, perspective, proportions, and scales. Strong skills in lighting and rendering are a requirement. Be able to iterate on designs fast and produce highly detailed and in some cases stylized 3D-renders for final implementation in the game.
We are particularly keen to hear from artists who have a strong portfolio that demonstrates a variety of art styles, game art assets creation, and highly detailed final renders.
We offer a nice office in central Malmö and an opportunity to work with other experienced game enthusiasts!
Responsibilities:
- Create highly detailed 3D & 2D artwork, from concepting to lighting and render, for implementation in the game
- Producing concept art in a variety of art styles in the early stages of development
- Create mood boards that can explain art styles and intentions behind your designs
- Create mock-ups and reference materials that game developers can use as a goal when implementing designs
- Create art assets, from concept to final render, while keeping consistent visual language for a wide range of art styles
- Actively participate in collaboration with the studio’s art team
- Take the lead in your projects
- Participate in game progress reviews and give/take feedback about the designs and implementation process
- Improve processes and best practices.
- Learn about the online gaming industry and stay up to date on current trends and what is popular with players
Required skills and background:
- You have completed education, or have equivalent work experience, in visual arts
- 2+ years' experience working as a Senior 3D Artist
- Strong skills in character and props modeling/sculpting, with a portfolio showcasing it.
- Strong skills in texturing, shading, lighting and rendering, supported by a strong portfolio that highlights these abilities
- An excellent understanding of graphic design, and colour theory
- Drawing and illustration skills, ability to visualize and design from abstract ideas
- Excellent knowledge of game art asset creation, preparing deliverables for animation and in-game implementation
- Skilled in using industry-standard 3D and 2D software, such as Maya, Substance, Redshift. Zbrush and Photoshop
- Ability to present ideas and to receive constructive feedback, a positive team player who gladly speaks their mind
- Ability to manage your own tasks, track them, and deliver in time
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, self-driven, ongoing professional development, willingness to learn
Bonus points for…
- Experience working with slot games
- Experience working with mobile games
Apply with…
- Cover letter with some words about yourself
- Resume and/or portfolio highlighting your previous work, education, and experience
About Relax Gaming
Back in 2010, we kicked off our journey with a simple mission - to create outstanding games for the modern iGaming world. Fast forward to today, and we've grown to be one of the leading suppliers in the game, boasting an aggregation arm like no other. Despite our exponential growth, we've succeeded in staying true to our core values throughout the years, these are to be: Driven, Adaptable, Supportive, and Respectful. We live and breathe this ethos across our offices across the globe, namely in Malta, Estonia, Serbia, Finland, Sweden, and Gibraltar. Keen to find out more? Learn about us here.
Life at Relax
This role is placed in Malmö, Sweden. The Relax game studio in Malmö is perfectly located on Lilla Torg, right in the middle of the beautiful old parts of the city. We span across 2 floors with a terrace and plenty of space to “relax”. A real home from home. The studio is a five-minute walk from the central station and all types of shopping and restaurants can be found right outside our doorstep.
Relax is at a very exciting growth stage as a company, however, we cherish our informal and flexible core atmosphere where self-initiative, taking pride in what you do and ambition to deliver the best results are key components. For the right person, there are endless opportunities for personal and professional development.
We are starting with interviews right away, so be quick to apply! Please link to your portfolio when submitting your application.
All applications are handled in full confidentiality.