3D Modeler and Animator

As a 3D Modeler and Animator, you will be responsible for creating original quality 3D assets to be used in our various games. Primarily working on unreal engine for fortnite (“UEFN”), you will also have a hand in shaping and building out the game environments for our games, and from time to time, are also expected to assist in SFX/Particle Effects. You will work with a team of game designers and developers, and your keen eye and dedication to the craft to create amazing 3D models will be instrumental in your success at Avium.

This is a Junior level position.

Responsibilities:

• Create quality 3D assets, animation and special effects on industry-standard software, and import them into UEFN, Epic’s software programme for creating games on the Fortnite platform

• With guidance from the game designer, build out basic game environments using UEFN, and after which, to import and place 3D assets according to the game design.

• Collaborate with a team of Fortnite creators, and game designers, to develop top games on Fortnite’s creative platform

• Contribute to Avium’s library of 3D assets

• Contribute to the art direction for game environments and 3D assets

• Working in Jira for project coordination

• Collaborating with other team members in the organization

Skills/Requirements:

• A passion and excitement to be in the games industry

• Deep experience in industry-standard 3D and animation software such as Maya, Blender, Zbrush and texture/material authoring tools such as Photoshop and Substance.

• Attention to detail for both aesthetic and technical quality

• Experience in integrating 3D assets into game engines. Fortnite (UEFN) and Roblox experience is a desired plus.

• Able to learn and adapt to new game engine platforms for 3D modelling, animation and environment creation purposes.

• Keen to build experience in the UEFN/Fortnite ecosystem.

• Ownership mentality

BONUS if you have:

• History of developing in the Unreal Engine/Fortnite experience

• Understand player behavior and trends, and how to build enticing game loops