3D Art Generalist

Mythical Games is a Venture-backed game technology company powering the next generation of players, games, and studios. Our goal is to launch exceptional video games that leverage distributed ledger tech while providing a platform that will allow other game developers to do the same. At Mythical Games, we are proud of our ‘People First’ culture. We believe that it takes great people and culture to make great products. By treating each other with empathy and respect, we can live fulfilling lives outside our jobs while also creating exceptional work. Mythical Games is currently in search of a 3D Art Generalist to join a development team that is in the process of creating a Pudgy Penguins™ game. In this role, you will work directly with the Art Director to bring a variety of designs to life as game assets within the Unity Game Engine. To complete the final design, you will create textures from 2D concepts, finalize designs from other artists, and model character accessories and props. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with art directors to model, texture, and occasionally render 3D game assets; including characters, props, and environments. • Assist with developing and implementing assets within the Unity Engine game environment. • Partake in meetings (remotely) with the development team and engage in the ideation of future development plans. • Continuously learn and grow as an artist. Qualifications: • Educational background in game art and design, or equivalent professional experience. • An impressive portfolio representing both 2D and 3D artwork that displays proficiency with Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter, ZBrush, and/or the like. • Strong UV and texture mapping skills. • Knowledge of Unity Engine and production management tools. • Ability to work efficiently and communicate effectively as part of a team. • Comfortable with communication and collaboration tools like Slack. • An exceptional eye for detail and the ability to raise the quality bar. • Core artistic principles, including light and color, composition, structure, and perspective. • Examples of stylistic art with hand-painted textures is preferred. • Experience with source control (Perforce, Git, etc.) is preferred. Requirements: • A portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic skills is required. • Only online submissions will be accepted (e.g., a website, blog, or online album). The expected base salary range for this role is based on the location where the employee’s work will be performed and is aligned to one of our three compensation pay range tiers. Base pay is just one part of Mythical’s total compensation package, which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their efforts and contributions. This role is also eligible to participate in Mythical’s Corporate Bonus and Equity Plan. Pay Ranges by Tier: Tier 1: $110,000 - $152,000 Tier 2: $99,000 - $136,000 Tier 3: $88,000 - $121,000 Locations by Tier: Tier 1 Locations: San Francisco Bay Area - California Tier 2 Locations: Remainder of California (outside of the SF Bay Area), Washington state, Massachusetts state, New York state Tier 3 Locations: All other states outside of California, Washington, Massachusetts, and New York • The role is open to candidates in the following states on a remote basis: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Texas & Washington The base salary for each successful applicant will be dependent on a variety of factors, including work location, education, qualifications, competencies, relevant work experience, business needs, and market demands. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Our team values diversity and believes that it strengthens our games, products, and communities. We strongly encourage POC, folks with disabilities, those belonging to the LGBTQIA+ communities, and people across all gender to apply. If you need assistance with accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to [email protected]. We’ll be with you as soon as possible; our goal is to ensure an accessible and equitable interview process. Apply tot his job