CONTRACT - Environment Artist III (NST) at Nintendo

<div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Nintendo Software Technology Corporation</strong></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington , is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of video games, Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.&nbsp; Nintendo Software Technology's mission is to design, develop and deliver the very best video games. We conduct research, use state-of-the-art equipment and review methods of operation so that we may continually improve the quality of the games that we produce. Each person employed at Nintendo Software Technology Corporation is a valued team member and is encouraged to participate in our efforts to create the highest quality games.&nbsp;</span></div> </div> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Geologica; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nintendo Software Technology is a tight-knit game development studio located in Redmond, WA. As part of the Nintendo family, we're passionate about creating games designed to surprise and delight our customers. We're always on the lookout for exceptional artist to help support our Art Department.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #484848;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Geologica; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As an Environment Artist, you will have proven Zbrush and Substance Designer experience and a deep passion for stylized model and texture authoring for hard surface and organic subjects.&nbsp;If this sounds like you then we’d love to see your portfolio!</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>SUMMARY</strong>:&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;An experienced contributor that participates and assists in creations of visual assets for digital entertainment products.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Implement defined subset of visual asset tasks of assigned team or project</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Works directly with art leadership to help visualize and develop visual targets.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Takes ownership of a specialized artistic area of a product’s development.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Creates visual assets for game development products that meet required direction and quality specifications.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Creates illustrations, models, textures, environments, objects and animations for 3D and 2D visual assets.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Supports the growth of new or enhanced art development tools and techniques.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Utilizes and maintains proficient knowledge of required commercial and Nintendo proprietary art production tools.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Implements game play features aligned to game design goals.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to ensure delivery of Nintendo’s high standard of quality and timeliness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Minimum of 5 or more years of professional experience having shipped at least 1 game.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Proven artistic and technical skills in basic 3D and or 2D art production.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Experienced with game development pipelines and game engines (E.g. Unreal, Unity or a proprietary engine)</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Proven proficiency with commercial art production software (E.g. Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, etc).</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Capable of excellent organizational and communication skills.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Can respond to feedback and iterations quickly and efficiently.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• &nbsp; &nbsp;Undergraduate degree in art or related field; or equivalent education and experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div> <p>This contract position includes the base pay range listed below and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="title">Pay range:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$43</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$64.10 USD</span></div></div></div>