Turtle Rock Studios is hiring a
Lead Weapons Artist

Summary

Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title as a Lead Weapons Artist. As a key member of the Weapons Art team, you will guide high-level weapons art quality from concept to completion, mentor and coach your team, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure visually interesting, fun-to-play, and unforgettable experiences for players.

Requirements

• 7+ years game experience in game development with one or more shipped titles on multiple platforms in a leadership role
• Stunning portfolio that clearly demonstrates expertise in the creation of realistic high-quality weapon assets using Sub-D and CAD modeling
• Highly proficient with either Max, Maya or Blender. Comfortable with CAD modeling and ZBrush
• Highly proficient in Substance Painter
• Demonstrated experience working with modern FPS engines (UE4, UE5, etc.) and modern art pipelines
• Excellent communication skills. Must be able to thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong technical skills and understanding of modern game art pipelines
• A passion for games and weapons impact on gameplay experience

Responsibilities

• Lead Weapons Art team: Maintain consistency across the department, provide direction and feedback, ensure all team members understand their role and what is expected of them
• Work with Directors, Design, and Production to scope out and plan the weapons and supporting assets needed for the project
• Coordinate with other departments to create, design, and iterate on weapons and follow them through to implementation in the game
• Improve weapon designs based on feedback provided by playtesting, internal reviews, and adjustments in creative direction
• Collaborate with Weapons, Tech, and Tools team to build pipelines and tools to support and streamline the weapon process
• Create and maintain documentation and style guides related to the weapon creation processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency for both internal and external art teams
• Work closely with the department manager to provide mentorship and coaching for Weapons Art team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career development, performance evaluations, and goal-setting
• Playtest with the studio and the Weapons Art team to review implemented weapons work in the game

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
• 401k Matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
• Career Improvement Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Company Events - In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
• Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks