Think Chromatic

Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online role playing games, with a reputation for delivering profitable, on-time and on-budget titles. Cryptic developed the innovative and successful City of Heroes, as well as its subsequent expansion, City of Villains. Both titles garnered numerous awards from leading enthusiast press including GameSpy Game of the Year award in 2004.

As a Senior 3D Generalist , you will play a vital role within an ambitious and talented team creating high-end photo quality content for print, digital, interactive, animation, marketing, and advertising.

Successful candidate can achieve a high level of photo quality content through expertise of lighting, shading, modeling, texturing, and post production work. Some background in basic hard surface animation and FX simulation are a plus. Candidate must have the ability to composite their own work.

The 3D Generalist will be required to work individually and within a team. Tasks range from completing everything on a small number of product shots to working on specific tasks within a larger scope.

• Produce high-quality, photo-quality CGI
• Exhibit artistic and technical skills to work on many aspects of CG shots
• Modeling, Lighting, Texturing, Rendering, and Post Production
• May train, mentor, or supervise the work of entry and mid level generalist artists
• Ability to perform in a fast paced industry and work under tight deadlines

• Experience with industry standard 3D package (preferably 3DS Max)
• Advanced knowledge in V-Ray or Corona render engines.
• Experience in 2D software and post-production methods (Photoshop and After Effects)
• A solid sense of movement and timing as pertaining to animation
• Highly creative and detail oriented
• Confident and motivated; looking to grow with the team.
• Flexibility; ability to work with minimum supervision and problem solve
• VFX experience will be considered a strong asset (Fluids, Cloth, Particles & Dynamics)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Portfolio/demo reel demonstrating fundamental foundation of art skills, design sensibility, and attention to detail
• Solid organizational skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions and other established protocols
• Ability to adapt rapidly to new or changing technology with an interest in finding ways to evolve and improve the environment-art creation pipeline
• Must be an excellent collaborator with a willingness to provide/accept criticism and direction.

PLUSES

• Customer service experience
• Experience with ZBrush and/or other digital sculpting tools
• Excellent high and low resolution modelling/sculpting skills
• Any additional software knowledge or skill sets
• And finally… a taste for craft beer. We do work in Beer City, USA after all.