Company DescriptionKeywords Studios is one of the largest go-to technical and creative services providers to the global video games industry. We provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization, and player support services for PC, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox video games. How big are we? 17,000 employees. 80+ Studios. 20+ Countries. EUR$650M+ Revenue. Best of all, we continue to grow in a sustainable way. Keywords Studios Australia, consists of Wicked Workshop (Vic), Tantalus Media (SA, Qld, Vic), and Mighty Games. In 2023 we added over 70 new, talented individuals surpassing 250 employees in Australia. We're anticipating similar growth for 2024. Whilst we're backed by a highly successful global parent company, we still enjoy the intimacy and independent studio feels. If you're a passionate, collaborative, can-do, delivery focused individual, we'd love to hear from you. Job DescriptionThe Senior Artist (zbrush sculptor) plays a crucial role within the art team. This role will be heavily across the ornate and organic art assets.They will require strong art fundamentals, a good eye when interpolating concepts and reference into stunning 3D assets. As well as technical strength in creating efficient pipelines, game ready topology and implementation of assets and material. Their responsibilities go beyond the act of crafting art, encompassing tasks such as conducting initial artistic checks on the work completed by other artists, addressing troubleshooting needs and providing support to Art Leads in work estimation.Analyze and interpret client briefs and specifications to gain a comprehensive understanding of work requirements.Assist in estimating efforts for new projects.Contribute to pre-production tasks by gathering relevant references, creatingchecklists, and formulating queries for clients.Aid in establishing clarity in the asset creation workflow by crafting sample assets and production guidelinesProduce high-quality, art assets in accordance with art director's specifications Provide direction and guidance to the team of artists. Conduct first-level checks of their work to ensure adherence to artistic and technical requirements (if required).Assist in troubleshooting issues on the project.Actively participate in team meetings, offering ideas and suggestions to contributeto project success. Identify and raise red flags for potential risks accordingly.Regularly and clearly communicate the status of their work, as well as that of any artists under their supervision, to the Lead and Project Manager.Ensure that the work is accomplished within the budgeted effort, both for oneself and for the artists under their supervision Additional InformationIf you'd like to know more about Keywords Studios we recommend visiting our corporate site HEREOur recruitment process typically consists of an initial review of your application and if suitable followed with a Teams or Phone interview. For those selected to progress further it may include an online assessment, and two interviews which can be conducted onsite or remote. All applications will be responded to within five to ten business days where possible. For those who make it to interview stage, feedback will also be provided.As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our candidate experience, we do randomly select individuals to participate in a very short, anonymous, survey. Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your time providing this. Should you wish to discuss Keywords Studios and our opportunities prior to making an application please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisition, Stan Rolfe on +61 416 048 976. Leave a message and he'll return your call as soon as possible. Please note Stan is based in Perth, Western Australia. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYKeywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYKeywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.