Associate Artist Ii

Job Title:Associate Artist II- Requisition ID:R - Job Description:**Your Platform**Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the _Call of Duty_®_ franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: _Call of Duty_®_: Ghosts_, _Call of Duty_®_: Infinite Warfare_ and most recently, _Call of Duty_®_: Modern Warfare II_. We are located in Woodland Hills, California, just outside of Los Angeles and have offices in Poland, Mexico and our newest in Austin, Texas.A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision.**Your Mission**Infinity Ward is currently seeking an Associate Artist IIPriorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:- Craft believable photo real environment art that incorporates the needs of both high-level Art and Design direction as needed for a given space- Collaborate closely with departmental counterparts to ensure your level both plays well and looks great- Work revisions are due to direction rather than quality- Pre-Production - Plan and prioritize tasks to ensure best possible results- Ownership - High level of creativity and independence; requires little instruction- Helps to troubleshoot and fix problemed content when identified- Expected to evaluate and help solve performance concernsPriorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:- Assist in producing highly realistic 3D models of desired quality.- Collaborate closely with leads and team members to create high-quality assets within the given timeframe, while maintaining consistent communication with producers to monitor progress and remain receptive to feedback- Demonstrate creativity and efficiency in time management, as well as the ability to perform well under pressure and maintain strong organizational skills.**Player Profile**Minimum Requirements:- 3+ years of world building experience with an industry leading level editor. UE4, Unity, etc.- Strong foundational art skills. Understanding of composition, form, color, and light in relation to crafting environments- Strong narrative and environmental story telling skills with regards to set dressing and world building- Strong understanding of modular workflows as it relates to architectural assembly and asset creationAdvanced skill in their discipline software. Max, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, and similar software- Self-motivated, independent, with strong work ethic- Photogrammetry experience a Plus +- First Person Shooter experience a Plus +Extra Points:- Proficient in utilizing Substance Painter to create high-quality textures and materials for 3D models, with a strong understanding of the software's features and capabilities to achieve desired results.- Demonstrates a solid comprehension of tri-count limits, including the ability to create optimized 3D models with an appropriate polygon count to ensure optimal performance in real-time environments- Capable of utilizing a variety of software programs to produce high-quality assets, with the ability to adapt and learn new software as necessary to meet project requirements and deadlines.**Our World**Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including _Call of Duty_®, _World of Warcraft®_, _Overwatch_®, _Diablo_®, _Candy Crush_ and _Bubble Witch_. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planetOur ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered- The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any t