Description

As a Photogrammetry Vehicle Artist at Rebellion Oxford, you will be part of a dedicated team that is responsible for high-end 3d asset creation, from shooting photos to final game engine implementation.

This role is full-time. We are a licensed visa sponsor and will consider permanent/full-time applicants only.

Ideal candidates should be passionate about creating photorealistic vehicle assets, including tanks, cars, artillery, trains and other large machines; 3d modelling, texturing and implementing artwork into a game engine.

Include a link to your portfolio of examples demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability of asset creation: from high-resolution raw scans or sculpts to final game models displaying topology, LODs, UVs and textures.

Knowledge of photogrammetry pipelines as well as technical photography principles is a bonus, but not a strict requirement.

Experience of a full game production cycle on at least 1 published game would be preferred but not necessary.

You will;

Travel to a wide variety of locations, both in the UK and abroad, on multi-day trips with the team.
3D scan & photograph various vehicles and similar items using professional cameras and other equipment.
Process photos and create 3d assets and materials using Camera Raw and Reality Capture.
Be responsible for geometry clean-up, sculpting, low-poly creation, baking and final PBR textures in Substance Painter. Implementing technical meshes, source assets to a functional and aesthetic brief.
Implement vehicle assets to the game engine, with final model/material setup, technical meshes and setup for animation.
Be meticulous in naming/storing/sorting data.
Be diligent about using, organising and maintaining scanning equipment.
Be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure.
Collaborate productively within a multi-disciplined team environment.
Work effectively and independently, prioritising your own tasks.
Create briefs and provide feedback for outsource artists when required.

Requirements

Excellent hard-surface modelling skills for both cleanup and implementation of photogrammetry sourced items, but also to fix, alter and create elements where no data is available.
Forward thinking about asset creation techniques, processes and pipelines with a focus on improving collaboration within a multi-disciplined art department.
Expert modelling and UV skills with a recognised 3d package such as Maya, 3ds Max or Blender.
To be conversant with hi-res workflow, sculpting in Zbrush or Mudbox and with normal map baking.
Fluent in PBR material creation pipelines with Substance Painter & Designer.
Skills in a recognised 2d package such as Photoshop.
Demonstrable experience of using game engines.
Willingness and general fitness to go on multi-day scanning trips with the team, doing short hikes with our equipment to get to the target location and handle a professional camera kit for extended periods of time.
Knowledge and experience with out-source pipelines would be advantageous.
Ability to translate concept and reference artwork into 3D game assets.
Good communication skills, willingness to accept and follow direction.
Knowledge of military vehicles and WW2 would be an advantage.