Environment Artist for visually stunning PS3 Martial Arts Style Game

[OPM Response]

Would you like to work for a company who are working on the ultimate in game play, offering an extremely creative environment without politics? Their game philosophy is about simplicity, fun & excitement! This role includes an excellent salary, opportunities of expanding your skill base as well as working with a dedicated team of expert artists. My client are currently looking to hire an incredibly talented environment artist to work on their forthcoming highly anticipated AAA PS3 martial arts action adventure title?

There are a number of roles in which the Environment Artist may specialise.

These range from working closely with design in level development to environmental modelling or specialising in the destruction of environmental elements.

Professional games industry experience is absolutely essential. The successful candidate must have worked on a least one major released console title. Strong understanding of real-time modelling constraints,
Must be familiar realistic and organic environment modelling,
Deep knowledge of Maya modelling/animation is a plus but experience with other 3D packages is acceptable.
Good knowledge of current generation techniques is a big plus (ambient occlusion, surface information extraction).
Strong team player and excellent communication skills.

Location: UK (East Anglia)
Start date: asap
Salary: competitive doe + bens
Job Type: Full time & inhouse. Unfortunately this role is NOT suitable for freelancers/outsourcers.

This vacancy is being handled by OPM Response - we are a specialist recruitment agency for the video games industry www.opmjobs.com

If you would like to be considered for this role please email a copy of your uptodate CV/Resume to emma@opmjobs.com Demo work ABSOLUTELY must be supplied upon application - please ensure this comes through in zipped jpeg format (no larger than 4mb) or as a URL. Do bear in mind the style of game that my client are developing and try include such work in your demo. Please also quote the following reference number in any correspondence: 4513